Advertising Remove ads
Mortal Kombat II poster

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

All the options

Available now in the UK:

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).
Advertising Remove ads
Director
Simon McQuoid
Writers
Jeremy Slater

Photos and posters

All 11 photos

Reviews

9.0 2 votes

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • US $79.5m
Advertising Remove ads