Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially dropped the highly anticipated trailer for Mortal Kombat II, the explosive sequel to the 2021 reboot of the iconic video game franchise. The new trailer pulls no punches—literally—as it showcases intense one-on-one battles, brutal fatalities, and a long-awaited return to the sacred Mortal Kombat tournament.
The trailer opens with a high-energy montage of Earthrealm’s champions preparing for war, introducing fresh faces and returning legends. Among the most talked-about appearances is Johnny Cage, portrayed by Karl Urban, whose signature attitude and martial arts swagger electrify the screen. Other new arrivals include Kitana, Jade, Queen Sindel, and the terrifying Baraka, all portrayed with game-faithful visuals and vicious fighting styles.
“It’s time for a real tournament,” says Liu Kang in the trailer, echoing fan frustrations over its absence in the first film.
The sequel appears to correct that by centering its narrative around a full-fledged Mortal Kombat tournament—complete with Outworld arenas, scorekeeping, and fan-favorite finishing moves known as fatalities. Classic moves like Scorpion’s flaming spear and Baraka’s blade-slashes are on full display.
Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat video game series, has praised the film’s accuracy and casting. In particular, he highlighted Karl Urban’s portrayal of Cage, tweeting:
“I was skeptical… but Karl Urban is Johnny Cage. Wait till you see his fight scenes.”
The film is directed by Simon McQuoid, returning from the first installment, and written by Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight). It continues the story of Earthrealm’s struggle against Outworld’s tyrannical overlords, with a deeper dive into the lore and rivalries that made the franchise a pop-culture juggernaut.
📅 Release Date: October 24, 2025
Mortal Kombat II will hit theaters and IMAX worldwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The trailer opens with a high-energy montage of Earthrealm’s champions preparing for war, introducing fresh faces and returning legends. Among the most talked-about appearances is Johnny Cage, portrayed by Karl Urban, whose signature attitude and martial arts swagger electrify the screen. Other new arrivals include Kitana, Jade, Queen Sindel, and the terrifying Baraka, all portrayed with game-faithful visuals and vicious fighting styles.
“It’s time for a real tournament,” says Liu Kang in the trailer, echoing fan frustrations over its absence in the first film.
The sequel appears to correct that by centering its narrative around a full-fledged Mortal Kombat tournament—complete with Outworld arenas, scorekeeping, and fan-favorite finishing moves known as fatalities. Classic moves like Scorpion’s flaming spear and Baraka’s blade-slashes are on full display.
Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat video game series, has praised the film’s accuracy and casting. In particular, he highlighted Karl Urban’s portrayal of Cage, tweeting:
“I was skeptical… but Karl Urban is Johnny Cage. Wait till you see his fight scenes.”
The film is directed by Simon McQuoid, returning from the first installment, and written by Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight). It continues the story of Earthrealm’s struggle against Outworld’s tyrannical overlords, with a deeper dive into the lore and rivalries that made the franchise a pop-culture juggernaut.
📅 Release Date: October 24, 2025
Mortal Kombat II will hit theaters and IMAX worldwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.