Mortal Kombat 2: Everything we know — cast, plot & more
Warner Bros.A Mortal Kombat 2 release date is officially in the cards, which means more big screen Fatalities are on the way! Here’s what we know about the sequel, from the cast to the plot and more.
Liu Kang shriekers and Johnny Cage nut-punchers rejoice: new movies in the Mortal Kombat franchise are in development.
With no shortage of brutal violence and foul language, the 2021 film earned its hard R rating, and early indications are director Simon McQuoid’s follow-up flick will be even more raw.
While official details are still scarce, here’s a round-up of everything we know about Mortal Kombat 2.
Contents
- Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 release date?
- Mortal Kombat 2 cast
- Mortal Kombat 2 plot
- Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer yet?
Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 release date?
Mortal Kombat 2 does not have a release date yet. Filming had finished on January 21, 2024, Lewis Tan revealed on social media. So a late 2024 release could still be in the cards.
The sequel was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood strikes after initially beginning production in June 2023. But now with just post-production to go, we’re nearing an official release date announcement.
Who’s in the Mortal Kombat 2 cast?
With Cole Young and most of his allies surviving the bloody chaos of the first movie, it’s unsurprising that almost all of the original cast is back for Mortal Kombat 2.
Mortal Kombat 2 cast:
- Lewis Tan as Cole Young
- Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
- Mehcad Brooks as Jax
- Chin Han as Shang Tsung
- Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
- Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion
- Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero/Noob Saibot
- Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
- Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
- Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod
- Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel
- Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
- Tati Gabrielle as Jade
- Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
- CJ Bloomfield as Baraka
- Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
In addition, even though his character Scorpion was killed in the original movie, Hiroyuki Sanada confirmed that he is returning to Comicbook. It’s likely he and his descendant Cole Young will rekindle their connection in the sequel.
In terms of new faces, Karl Urban has joined the cast as Johnny Cage (get your first look at him here), while CJ Bloomfield will play another Mortal Kombat stalwart, Baraka. Other confirmed franchise first-timers include Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), Adeline Rudolph (Kitana), and Tati Gabrielle (Jade).
We’re yet to see any of Mortal Kombat 2’s debutants in costume, although producer Todd Garner recently shared a tantalizing glimpse at one fighter’s makeup. Garner posted a photo of a pasty hand protruding from a black sleeve on X. The hand’s owner remains a mystery, although the most likely candidate is Damon Herriman’s Quan Chi.
What is the Mortal Kombat 2 plot?
There’s no official plot synopsis for Mortal Kombat 2. But it seems inevitable a proper tournament – like in the games – is drawing close.
After all, Cole Young’s main task after the first installment was to track down other fighters to get the tournament underway.
Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage will be among Cole’s recruits, based on Mortal Kombat’s post-credits scene. Indeed, the sequel’s plot could revolve around Cole’s search for Cage. Another candidate for Cole’s posse is Adeline Rudolph’s Kitana, who’s also confirmed to wield her signature bladed fans.
Will Cole, Johnny, Kitana, and the other Earthrealm heroes go head-to-head with franchise big bad himself, Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 2? Don’t rule it out. Not only is Martyn Ford onboard as Outworld’s tyrannical ruler, but his infamous “Wrath Hammer” will show up, too.
There’s also speculation that Mortal Kombat 2 will take place at least partly in the franchise’s answer to Hell, Netherrealm. This buzz is based on a set photo shared by producer Todd Garner of a red-lit stone floor. While Garner’s snap doesn’t include any context, its terrain and hue have fans convinced it depicts a Netherrealm location.
Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer?
There is no official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 yet. Producer Todd Garner confirmed that the trailer is still “months” away in January 2024.
He said that in an X post. Below is a refresher on the original Mortal Kombat trailer to hold you over.
That’s all we know about Mortal Kombat 2. For other upcoming films, check out what we know about Avatar 3, Deadpool 3, Gladiator 2, or Mission: Impossible 8. And for gaming, check out how to taunt in Mortal Kombat and how to do a Fatal Blow in Mortal Kombat.
