Overview

• Jeremy Slater announced at New York Comic Con that New Line and Warner Bros. have hired him to write a third Mortal Kombat film, confirming early development.
• Mortal Kombat II has shifted to an exclusive theatrical and IMAX release on May 15–16, 2026, after previously being dated for October 24, 2025.
• The sequel’s first red-band trailer drew 107 million global views in 24 hours, setting a new record and reinforcing studio optimism.
• No plot details, production plans, or release timing for Mortal Kombat III have been disclosed.
• Creative continuity remains a priority, with Simon McQuoid directing the sequel and much of the producing team expected to return for the next film, though not yet officially confirmed.