Overview

• Ed Boon announced on X that he’s just watched the final version of Mortal Kombat 2 and said the filmmakers “nailed it,” singling out Martyn Ford, Chin Han and Lewis Tan.
• Producer Todd Garner confirmed on X that the first trailer will drop before the end of July, marking the start of the final promotional phase.
• The sequel restores the titular Mortal Kombat tournament to the narrative core by featuring an on-screen scoring system that tracks fighters’ progress and stakes.
• The expanded ensemble cast reunites key returnees and new competitors under director Simon McQuoid’s vision, with a script by Jeremy Slater.
• After wrapping principal photography in early 2024, Mortal Kombat 2 is set for an October 24, 2025 theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures.