Karl Urban Debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot is in the works, and fans are buzzing with excitement over the first glimpse of a new character: the iconic Johnny Cage, played by none other than Karl Urban, known for his roles in "The Boys" and "Judge Dredd." The film's co-creator, Ed Boon, unveiled a striking poster that cleverly mimics a promotional image for a Johnny Cage movie, featuring dramatic action with motorcycles leaping from flames.

"Mortal Kombat 2" continues the saga from where the first film left off, starring Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero. Joining the ensemble cast are fresh faces such as Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, promising to bring new depth and excitement to the franchise.

The original movie focused on Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat, uncovering the intense feud between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the vast universe of the Mortal Kombat video game series offers a plethora of potential storylines to explore.

Originally, the first Mortal Kombat movie was set for a theatrical release, but due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released directly on HBO Max. Fans can mark their calendars for the theatrical release of "Mortal Kombat 2" on October 24, 2025.

In our review, we rated the first Mortal Kombat movie a 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."