Mortal Kombat 2 Early Reactions Similar to Avengers: Endgame, Says Writer
Jeremy Slater, the screenwriter for the upcoming , stated in a new interview that the early responses to the movie are similar to how he reacted to Avengers: Endgame. Mortal Kombat II will serve as the sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat and be the fourth live-action movie in the franchise overall. Like its predecessors, it is based on the video game series of the same name, developed by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
Slater drew a comparison between the early reactions to Mortal Kombat II and his own reaction to Avengers: Endgame during an interview with ComicBook. Notably, Endgame debuted in US theaters in April 2019 and went on to become one of the most successful movies of all time. It currently has a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes after 551 reviews. The movie is also the second-highest-grossing feature film of all time, behind 2009's Avatar.
Slater disclosed that Mortal Kombat II had been complete 'for a while' and that they had been 'waiting for the right release date and waiting for the right window.' He added, 'I have been to those test screenings, which are full of Mortal Kombat fans, and watching them react to it the way I reacted to Avengers: Endgame. They were cheering and jumping out of their seats. Every joke is landing, and they are loving it. It's one of the greatest moments of my life. That's why you get into this business.'
The release date of 2021's Mortal Kombat was initially delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its premiere, it has garnered a 55% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes after 297 reviews. The movie had a modest to good box office run and did quite well when it became available for streaming.
The cast of Mortal Kombat II includes Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion. The movie premieres in US theaters on October 24, 2025.
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