Overview

• Warner Bros. premiered the first official R-rated trailer on July 17, highlighting Karl Urban’s arrival as Johnny Cage in the film’s universe.
• The new footage underscores the high-stakes Mortal Kombat tournament where Earthrealm’s champions must prevent Shao Kahn’s invasion.
• Returning cast members—including Lewis Tan, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada—are joined by newcomers such as Adeline Rudolph as Kitana and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn.
• Ahead of the trailer drop, the marketing campaign featured faux B-movie “Uncaged Fury” teasers, character posters, and interactive countdown events to drive fan engagement.
• Mortal Kombat 2 is confirmed for an exclusive theatrical and IMAX release on October 24, 2025.