Mortal Kombat 2: See all about release date, filming, cast and plot

Mortal Kombat 2 will be released in theaters in the United States on October 24, 2025. The film is the fourth installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise, which began in 1995.

Mortal Kombat 2 Release Date, Filming

The release date for Mortal Kombat 2 is Thursday, October 24, 2025, in US theaters. Filming wrapped up on January 21, 2024. This is the fourth film in the Mortal Kombat franchise, continuing the series that started in 1995. The second film was green-lit a year after the 2021 movie, with McQuoid returning to direct the sequel.

Cast

Most of the original cast from the first movie will return for Mortal Kombat 2. The cast includes Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, 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, Josh Lawson as Kano, Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod, Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel, Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and CJ Bloomfield as Baraka.


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First Look

Producer Todd Garner recently shared a glimpse of one fighter's makeup. Garner posted a photo of a hand protruding from a black sleeve on X, hinting it might be Damon Herriman's Quan Chi. On August 2, 2024, a first look of Adeline Rudolph as Kitana was revealed, showing her armored costume and iconic fan.

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Plot

There is no official plot synopsis for Mortal Kombat 2. However, signs point to it taking place during the tournament. The sequel's plot might revolve around Cole's search for Cage. Adeline Rudolph's Kitana, who wields her signature bladed fans, could join Cole's team. Earthrealm heroes, including Cole, Johnny, and Kitana, might face Shao Kahn, played by Martyn Ford, who wields his "Wrath Hammer."

FAQs

When is the release date for Mortal Kombat 2?
Mortal Kombat 2 will be released in US theaters on October 24, 2025.

Who are the new cast members in Mortal Kombat 2?
New cast members include Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and Tati Gabrielle as Jade.