A film adaptation of the popular video game, director Simon McQuoid’s sequel to his feature-film debut of 2021 will hit theaters this fall.
Johnny Cage Returns — With Style
Johnny Cage has a pair of sunglasses — and he knows exactly how to use them — in the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II.
Release Details
- Studio: Warner Bros.
- Director: Simon McQuoid
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, based on the iconic 1990s video game franchise.
- Release Date: October 24
- Franchise Background: Follows 2021’s Mortal Kombat, a reboot of the film series originally launched in 1995.
Star-Studded Cast
The sequel features a powerful ensemble including:
- Karl Urban
- Adeline Rudolph
- Jessica McNamee
- Josh Lawson
- Ludi Lin
- Mehcad Brooks
- Tati Gabrielle
- Lewis Tan
- Damon Herriman
- Chin Han
- Tadanobu Asano
- Joe Taslim
- Hiroyuki Sanada
Plot Sneak Peek
In the trailer:
- Urban (as Johnny Cage) is approached at a bar by a fan wanting a reboot of his show. “Nobody wants that,” Urban replies. “Shit went out in the ’90s.”
- As Cage enters the tournament ring, he proudly states: “I’m — I’m just super handsome.”
Behind the Scenes
- Screenplay: Written by Jeremy Slater
- Original Creators: Based on the game by Ed Boon and John Tobias
- Producers:
- Simon McQuoid
- Todd Garner
- James Wan
- Toby Emmerich
- E. Bennett Walsh
First Look at CinemaCon
The first footage of Mortal Kombat II was unveiled at CinemaCon in April by New Line chief Richard Brenner, who teased:
“Look for jaw-dropping showdowns, larger-than-life match-ups and a series of brutal fatalities.”
