Mortal Kombat 2: Everything we know – cast, plot & more

Mortal Kombat 2 is officially in the works, which means more big screen Fatalities are on the way! Here’s what we know about the sequel, from release date updates to information on the cast, plot, and more.

Liu Kang shriekers and Johnny Cage nut-punchers alike rejoice: a sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat is currently in development.

With no shortage of brutal violence and foul language, the original flick earned its hard R rating – and early indications are director Simon McQuoid’s follow-up flick will be even more raw.

So while official details are still scarce, here’s a round-up of everything we know about Mortal Kombat 2.

Contents

• Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 release date?
• Mortal Kombat 2 cast
• Mortal Kombat 2 plot
• Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer yet?

Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 release date?

As of January 2024, Mortal Kombat 2 does not have an official release date.

Production on the sequel initially kicked off in mid-2023, as confirmed by producer Todd Garner on June 22. “Off we go!” he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

James Wan also shared a photo of the sequel’s clapperboard as filming kicked off on the movie, revealing the movie’s official logo.

The first film arrived in 2021 after years of troubled development. But with a vision now in place and an established narrative to follow, the sequel shouldn’t take anywhere near as long to make. Early estimates even had Mortal Kombat 2 pegged for a 2024 release date.

That said, these estimates were thrown off by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which delayed several projects (including Mortal Kombat 2) before they were resolved.

Initial post-strike reports suggested that production on the sequel would resume in early 2024. However, social media posts by Garner and star Karl Urban since confirmed filming was indeed underway again in late 2023.

Now, as of January 21, 2024, we know for certain filming on the sequel has wrapped, as Lewis Tan revealed on social media. Thus, a late 2024 release could still be in the cards with only post-production remaining.

We’ll update this section with further release date details as they emerge.

Mortal Kombat 2 cast: Who’s in it?

The Mortal Kombat 2 cast includes:

• Lewis Tan as Cole Young
• Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
• Mehcad Brooks as Jax
• Chin Han as Shang Tsung
• Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
• Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion
• Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero/Noob Saibot
• Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
• Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
• Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod
• Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel
• Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
• Tati Gabrielle as Jade
• Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
• CJ Bloomfield as Baraka
• Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn

With protagonist Cole Young and most of his allies surviving the bloody chaos of the first movie, it’s unsurprising that almost all of the original cast is back for Round 2.

In addition, even though his character Scorpion was killed in the original movie, Hiroyuki Sanada confirmed that he is returning for Mortal Kombat 2 to Comicbook. It’s likely that he and his descendant Cole Young will rekindle their connection in some way in the sequel.

In terms of new faces, Karl Urban has officially joined the cast as Johnny Cage (get your first look at him here), while CJ Bloomfield will play another Mortal Kombat stalwart, Baraka. Other confirmed franchise first-timers include Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), Adeline Rudolph (Kitana), and Tati Gabrielle (Jade).

We’re yet to see any of Mortal Kombat 2’s debutants in costume, although producer Todd Garner recently shared a tantalizing glimpse at one fighter’s makeup. Garner posted a photo of a pasty hand protruding from a black sleeve on X. The hand’s owner remains a mystery for now, although the most likely candidate is Damon Herriman’s Quan Chi.

We’ll update this space with more cast announcements as they’re made available.

Mortal Kombat 2 plot

There is currently no official plot synopsis for Mortal Kombat 2. But considering where the first film left off, we can guess where the sequel is headed.

For starters, it seems inevitable a proper tournament – akin to those featured in the Mortal Kombat video games – is drawing close. After all, Cole Young’s main task at the conclusion of the first installment was to track down other fighters to get said tournament underway.

Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage will be among Cole’s recruits, based on Mortal Kombat’s post-credits scene. Indeed, the sequel’s plot could revolve around Cole’s search for Cage. Another candidate for Cole’s posse is Adeline Rudolph’s Kitana, who’s also confirmed to wield her signature bladed fans.

Will Cole, Johnny, Kitana, and the other Earthrealm heroes go head-to-head with franchise big bad himself, Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 2? Don’t rule it out. Not only is Martyn Ford onboard as Outworld’s tyrannical ruler, but his infamous “Wrath Hammer” will definitely show up, too.

There’s also speculation that Mortal Kombat 2 will take place at least partly in the franchise’s answer to Hell, Netherrealm. This buzz is based on a set photo shared by producer Todd Garner of a red-lit stone floor. While Garner’s snap doesn’t include any context, its terrain and hue have fans convinced it depicts a Netherrealm location.

We’ll update this section with additional plot details as they become available.

Is there a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer yet?

There is no official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 yet. What’s more, producer Todd Garner confirmed on X that the trailer is still “months” away in January 2024.

Below is a refresher on the original Mortal Kombat trailer to hold you over:

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