Overview
- The sequel will play exclusively in Imax starting May 8, 2026, before expanding nationwide on May 15.
- The May 8 frame falls on Mother’s Day weekend in the U.S., lining up against Amazon MGM’s Sheep Detectives.
- New Line and Warner Bros. point to strong research screenings as a key factor, following a record May for Final Destination: Bloodlines.
- Karl Urban joins the cast as Johnny Cage, alongside Jessica McNamee, Ludi Lin, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle.
- Warner Bros. has already greenlit Mortal Kombat 3, signaling confidence in the franchise’s trajectory.