‘Mortal Kombat II’ trailer has just been dropped, and Johnny Cage with his pair of glasses managed to impress the viewers. With the epic characters, the larger-than-life battles, and a compelling reboot, the film will be released in theatres on October 26, 2025. On July 17, the makers gave the world a thrilling glimpse into the action-packed film. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the release will serve as a sequel to the 2021 hit ‘Mortal Kombat’. The sequel would focus on the has-been Hollywood star who was known for his martial arts skills, entering the other world of Mortal Kombat. In the trailer, the producers have teased the fans with an edge-of-the-seat moment where the Earth fighters have lost, and the Outworld overlord Shao Kahn takes over the world.
What can be expected from ‘Mortal Kombat II’?
In the March interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ed Boon, the co-creator of Mortal Kombat, spoke about what fans can expect in the sequel. “He’s certainly making appearances that are significant and necessary for the progress of other storylines,” he said about Sanada’s Hanzo Hasashi, before adding, “He plays a different role. He’s not part of the ‘Super Friends’ trying to defeat Shao Kahn, but his appearance is key, and it is very essential for certain parts.”While talking about Urban’s Johnny Cage, Boon said that he plays a big role in what the film explores. “He’s a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing. Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways. He’s adding his own flair to it, but I think it’ll feel fresh. There’s like a novelty factor in there,” Boon concluded.
The star cast of ‘Mortal Kombat II’
Based on a famed video game franchise, the film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, along with Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Marty Ford, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
