It has been a long wait for a sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, but at long last, Earthrealm's finest are ready to make their grand return. The first film did a solid job in reintroducing Mortal Kombat to movie-watching audiences, as its combination of brutally choreographed fight scenes, subtle nods to the franchise, and sharp banter made for an enjoyable experience. The sequel is promising to be even bigger and bloodier than its predecessor, and while it'll still be several months before it arrives, it sounds like fans will be in for a thrilling ride. Here's everything that we know so far about Mortal Kombat 2.
What is the Mortal Kombat 2 movie about?
The 2021 Mortal Kombat movie put a fascinating new spin on the Mortal Kombat mythos, but at its core, it was also incredibly faithful to the video game source material with its violent brawls and glorious fatalities. Now that Shang Tsung's plot to sabotage Earthrealm has been foiled, it's time for the real Mortal Kombat tournament to begin. It's all or nothing, as after nine consecutive defeats, Earthrealm has to win this competition if it wants to avoid being invaded by Outworld.
"They keep score throughout the movie. There's a visual representation of who is winning," franchise co-creator Ed Boon explained to Entertainment Weekly recently. "It's not just a tournament for the sake of a tournament. There are huge consequences, so you really are keeping score."
Fortunately, Earthrealm has some powerful warriors on its side, including the Hollywood A-lister Johnny Cage, who'll be joining Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Cole Young, and Jax. Across the realms, we also know that we'll see characters like Kitana, Baraka, Shao Kahn, and Quan Chi appear in Mortal Kombat 2. Sub-Zero's actor--more on that in a bit--Joe Taslim is also in the movie and the vengeful specter Scorpion is also present. With such a stacked roster, you can bet that there's going to be a whole lot more blood shed in this sequel.
When is Mortal Kombat 2 coming out?
Mortal Kombat 2 will hit theaters on October 24, 2025.
