The discharge of Mortal Kombat II grows nearer, and with it, a brand new, thrilling picture that teases an epic rematch. 2021’s Mortal Kombat turned a shock hit on HBO Max in 2021, turning into the most important day and date debut on Warner Bros. controversial “challenge popcorn launch.” The sequel has been extremely anticipated, because it not solely appears to ship the epic match teased within the first film but additionally herald fan-favorite characters like Johnny Cage, Kitana, and Shao Kahn, to call just a few.
ComicBook.com has launched an unique picture showcasing a battle between Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Noob Saibot ( Joe Taslim), which you’ll see under. The picture exhibits Scorpion performing his signature spear transfer from the sport, however in a stunning second, Noob Saibot not solely dodges it however appears like he catches the blade. For these aware of the Mortal Kombat lore, Noob Saibot is the resurrected soul-turned wraith of Bi-Han / Sub-Zero, Scorpion’s arch-rival within the video games. Taslim performed Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat, the place he was killed by Scorpion within the movie’s climax. Mortal Kombat II appears to ship an epic rematch between these two immortal enemies.
Mortal Kombat II is likely one of the last movies from Warner Bros. of their 2025 slate, one whose slate has seen blockbuster hits like A Minecraft Film, Sinners, Ultimate Vacation spot: Bloodlines, F1, Superman, and Weapons give them a record-breaking yr. The hope is that the audiences who tuned in to observe Mortal Kombat on streaming in 2021 will now present as much as see the sequel in theaters. Although its October 24 launch date feels misplaced for the Halloween season, it offers it a head begin on motion movies like Predator: Badlands and The Operating Man, that are competing for a similar demographic.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Expands the Roster of Fighters
Mortal Kombat II has loads to excite followers. Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the sequel, whereas the script is written by Jeremy Slater, finest identified for his work on The Umbrella Academy and Moon Knight. Karl City (The Boys) has been solid as fan-favorite Johnny Cage, whereas Adeline Rudolph (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) will play Katina, and Tati Gabrielle (The Final of Us) will play Jade.
Teasing an epic rematch between Scorpion and the reborn Sub-Zero as Noob Saibot exhibits how expansive the sequel is getting. Regardless of killing off fan-favorite characters like Raiden and Goro within the first movie, Mortal Kombat II is pulling from the sport’s huge roster for the sequel. Curiously, Mortal Kombat II doesn’t appear to point that Kuai Liang, the second Sub-Zero and brother to Bi-Han, is current. This leaves the door open for a possible third film to function the debut of the extra heroic Sub-Zero, one who might need to battle Scorpion and likewise his deceased sibling in one other match in a possible sequel.
Mortal Kombat II
- Launch Date
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October 24, 2025
- Runtime
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116 Minutes
- Writers
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Jeremy Slater
- Producers
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E. Bennett Walsh, Toby Emmerich, Todd Garner, James Wan