Karl Urban Debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot is on its way, and fans have been treated to a thrilling first look at one of the film's new additions: the iconic character Johnny Cage, portrayed by none other than Karl Urban, known for his roles in "The Boys" and "Judge Dredd." The reveal came via a striking poster shared by Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, which cleverly mimics a promotional poster for a fictional Johnny Cage movie, featuring two motorcycles dramatically leaping from flames.

"Mortal Kombat 2" continues the saga from the 2021 film, which introduced audiences to Lewis Tan's Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion, and Joe Taslim's Sub-Zero. Joining Urban in the sequel are new cast members Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, adding fresh faces to the already dynamic ensemble.

The original movie focused on Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat and the historic feud between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the rich tapestry of the Mortal Kombat video game series offers a plethora of potential storylines to explore.

Originally planned for a theatrical release, the first Mortal Kombat movie was shifted to HBO Max due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans can look forward to experiencing "Mortal Kombat 2" on the big screen, with a scheduled theatrical release set for October 24, 2025.

In our review of the first film, we awarded it a score of 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."