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New 'Mortal Kombat II' Trailer Showcases Brutal Fatalities and Fan-Favorite Fighters

Warner Bros. steps up promotion ahead of the May 15, 2026 theatrical release.

Overview

  • The latest footage spotlights Karl Urban as Johnny Cage alongside returning stars including Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion.
  • New roster additions are featured, with Jade, Emperor Shao Kahn, and Queen Sindel expanding the lineup.
  • Director Simon McQuoid returns with a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, reinforcing the sequel’s game-faithful approach.
  • A behind-the-scenes featurette on X includes cast talk about training, stunt coordination, VFX work, and safety for graphic sequences.
  • Cast interviews emphasize a larger scale, heightened fight choreography, and iconic, more game-accurate finishing moves.