Film · 2026
Mortal Kombat II
Original titleMortal Kombat 2
Directed by Simon McQuoid · starring Desmond Chiam, Karl Urban and Ludi Lin
- 1 h 56 min
- Action · Adventure · Fantasy
USA
- Released in the UK 14 May 2026
- 9.0 Users2 votes
Synopsis
After the events of the first movie (2021), Earthrealm is on the brink of collapse. Although they managed to prevent an early invasion from the Netherrealm, the threat of total war persists. Lord Raiden, protector of Earth, once again summons the remaining champions to prepare for the true Mortal Kombat tournament, an ancestral competition that will decide the fate of the realms. This time, Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), a charismatic yet arrogant action movie star whose fame has waned, joins the ranks of the Earth team, possessing an unusual fighting spirit.
As Raiden gathers the fighters and trains the new recruits, the forces of Outworld, led by the relentless emperor Shao Kahn, prepare to crush Earthrealm in what could be their tenth and final defeat, which would allow for the ultimate conquest of the realm. Sub-Zero resurfaces, while new characters like Kitana, Jade, and Baraka enter the conflict, bringing with them old grudges and betrayals. Loyalties will be tested, origins will be revealed, and the tournament will bring brutal fights, fatalities true to the video game, and the fate of the world will hang by a thread.
In this new chapter of the saga, 'Mortal Kombat 2' promises more action, greater fidelity to the original material, and an epic scale where each fight could be the last.
Where to watch Mortal Kombat II
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 116 min1 hour and 56 minutes
- Box office
- $79.5min US
- How long is Mortal Kombat II?
- 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes).
- When was Mortal Kombat II released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 14 May 2026.
- Who directed Mortal Kombat II?
- Simon McQuoid.
- Who is in Mortal Kombat II?
- It stars Desmond Chiam, Karl Urban, Ludi Lin and Jessica McNamee.
- Where can I watch Mortal Kombat II?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max and with a channel on Now and a channel on Prime Video.
- How much did Mortal Kombat II make?
- It took $79.5 million in US.
- Is it a sequel?
- Yes: it follows Mortal Kombat (2021).
Cast
Full cast (23)-
Desmond Chiam King Jerrod
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Karl Urban Johnny Cage
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Ludi Lin Liu Kang
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Jessica McNamee Sonya Blade
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Joe Taslim Bi-Han
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Hiroyuki Sanada Hanzo Hasashi
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Adeline Rudolph Kitana
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Tati Gabrielle Jade
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Josh Lawson Kano
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Martyn Ford Shao Kahn
- Director
- Simon McQuoid
- Writers
- Jeremy Slater
- Producers
- Todd Garner, Simon McQuoid, Jeremy Slater, James Wan
Photos and posters
All 11 photosReviews
Box office
Weekend by weekend-
US $79.5m
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