Overview

• Warner Bros. dropped the R-rated trailer on July 17, giving fans an early look at the sequel’s direction and tone.
• Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, portrayed as a struggling actor recruited by Raiden and Sonya Blade to join Earthrealm’s champions.
• The trailer teases new arenas, intensified fight choreography, and a darker, grittier aesthetic compared with the 2021 reboot.
• Director Simon McQuoid returns with Jeremy Slater’s screenplay to advance the tournament-focused narrative as part of a planned trilogy.
• Mortal Kombat 2 is confirmed for North American theaters on October 24, 2025, with international previews starting October 22.