Mortal Kombat II — The Ultimate Battle Returns to Theaters and IMAX on October 24

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• Mortal Kombat II is the latest installment in the iconic video game franchise, delivering intense, brutal action on the big screen.
• The story pits fan-favorite champions, including Johnny Cage, against Shao Kahn’s dark reign threatening Earthrealm’s survival.
• Karl Urban leads the star-studded cast, featuring Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, and more.
• Directed by Simon McQuoid, returning after the 2021 film, with a screenplay by Jeremy Slater and production from industry veterans including James Wan.
• The film will premiere exclusively in theaters and IMAX® across North America on October 24, 2025, with an international release beginning October 22.

New Line Cinema presents Mortal Kombat II, the latest high-stakes chapter in the legendary video game saga. This action-packed sequel unleashes fan-favorite fighters, now joined by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), in a fierce, no-holds-barred battle against Shao Kahn’s tyrannical rule that endangers Earthrealm and its defenders.

Returning director Simon McQuoid leads the project with a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the original game by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion.

Behind the scenes, McQuoid collaborates with director of photography Stephen F. Windon, production designer Yohei Taneda, editor Stuart Levy, and costume designer Cappi Ireland. The score is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch, with casting by Rich Delia.

Produced by Todd Garner, James Wan, Toby Emmerich, E. Bennett Walsh, and McQuoid, and executive produced by Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Jeremy Slater, and Lawrence Kasanoff, Mortal Kombat II promises to deliver a visually stunning and adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience. The film will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures exclusively in theaters and IMAX® on October 24, 2025, with international audiences gaining access two days earlier on October 22.