Mortal Kombat II is a fantasy action film based on the popular Mortal Kombat series and produced by Warner Bros..
The film serves as a sequel to the 2021 movie Mortal Kombat, which explored the early conflict between Sub-Zero and Scorpion.
In the 2021 film, fighter Cole Young became caught in the deadly war connected to Scorpion’s bloodline, forcing him to join Raiden and Earthrealm’s warriors to protect his family.
Mortal Kombat II introduces a new version of Johnny Cage, portrayed as a fading Hollywood superstar who is recruited to join Raiden’s team in the battle against Shao Kahn and defend Earthrealm from invasion.
The movie delivers bigger action sequences, more villains, and the return of Sub-Zero in his darker form as Noob Saibot. Many fans have praised the sequel for improving on the 2021 film through stronger fight scenes, expanded lore, and a more tournament-focused storyline.
Despite positive reactions, the movie has faced challenges at the global box office, reportedly earning around $120.1 million worldwide — including $74.2 million from the United States and Canada market, and $45.9 million internationally. With a production budget of approximately $80 million, the film has generated only modest profits so far.
Main Cast
- Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
- Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
- Tadanobu Asano as Raiden
- Mehcad Brooks as Jax
- Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
- Max Huang as Kung Lao
- Lewis Tan as Cole Young
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion
- Josh Lawson as Kano
- Chin Han as Shang Tsung
- Joe Taslim as Noob Saibot
- Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
- Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
- Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
- Tati Gabrielle as Jade
- Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel
- Desmond Chiam as Jerrod
