Warner Bros. Confirms Release Date for MORTAL KOMBAT Sequel

Warner Bros. has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated sequel to the Mortal Kombat film. The next installment in the action-packed franchise is set to hit theaters and IMAX on October 24, 2025. Following the success of the first film in 2021, which introduced a new character named Cole Young as the lead, fans have eagerly awaited the follow-up. Scripted by Jeremy Slater of 'Moon Knight' fame and directed once again by Simon McQuoid, Mortal Kombat 2 promises to bring fresh faces to the screen, including Karl Urban as the fan-favorite Johnny Cage, previously depicted by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the original video game. The team behind Mortal Kombat 2 wrapped up filming earlier this year, and with the announcement of the release date, anticipation for the action spectacle continues to build.

The release date for Mortal Kombat 2 is set for October 24, 2025, in both regular theaters and IMAX.

Mortal Kombat is a storied franchise that has been a fan-favorite since the early 90s. Beginning as a video game, Mortal Kombat quickly became known for its high levels of violence and unique characters, each with their own backstory and fighting style. The franchise's success has led to several video game sequels, movies, and merchandise. The original 1995 film adaptation was one of the first big-screen attempts to capture the essence of a video game, leading to a mixed but largely fond reception from the game's fans. When the rebooted film hit the screens in 2021, it brought the Mortal Kombat universe back into the pop culture conversation, setting the stage for the upcoming sequel.