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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mortal Kombat II' trailer: Karl Urban joins the sequel as Johnny Cage; shines in an epic battle
'Mortal Kombat II' trailer has just been dropped, and Johnny Cage with his pair of glasses managed to impress the viewers. With the epic characters, the larger-than-life battles, and a compelling reboot, the film will be released in theatres on October 26, 2025. On July 17, the makers gave the world a thrilling glimpse into the action-packed film. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the release will serve as a sequel to the 2021 hit 'Mortal Kombat'. The sequel would focus on the has-been Hollywood star who was known for his martial arts skills, entering the other world of Mortal Kombat. In the trailer, the producers have teased the fans with an edge-of-the-seat moment where the Earth fighters have lost, and the Outworld overlord Shao Kahn takes over the world. What can be expected from 'Mortal Kombat II'? In the March interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ed Boon, the co-creator of Mortal Kombat, spoke about what fans can expect in the sequel. 'He's certainly making appearances that are significant and necessary for the progress of other storylines,' he said about Sanada's Hanzo Hasashi, before adding, 'He plays a different role. He's not part of the 'Super Friends' trying to defeat Shao Kahn, but his appearance is key, and it is very essential for certain parts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo ' While talking about Urban's Johnny Cage, Boon said that he plays a big role in what the film explores. 'He's a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing. Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways. He's adding his own flair to it, but I think it'll feel fresh. There's like a novelty factor in there,' Boon concluded. Mortal Kombat II | Official Trailer The star cast of 'Mortal Kombat II' Based on a famed video game franchise, the film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, along with Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Marty Ford, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman , Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Mortal Kombat 2' trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel
Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, offering fans a brutal glimpse at the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation. The film is set to hit theatres on October 24. Leading the charge in the new footage is The Boys star Karl Urban, who joins the franchise as Johnny Cage — the cocky Hollywood action star turned fierce warrior. The trailer introduces Cage in true over-the-top fashion, as he delivers punishing blows and quips in a style that mirrors the videogame's blend of violence and attitude. Mortal Kombat 2 expands the roster of fan-favorite characters from the iconic fighting game series. Adeline Rudolph steps into the role of Kitana, the fan-wielding princess; Tati Gabrielle plays her ally-turned-enforcer Jade; Damon Herriman appears as the sinister necromancer Quan Chi; Martyn Ford is Shao Kahn, the Outworld emperor; and Ana Thu Nguyen portrays Queen Sindel. CJ Bloomfield and Desmond Chiam round out the Outworld royalty as Baraka and King Jerrod, respectively. Returning cast members include Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Josh Lawson as Kano, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero, and Max Huang as Kung Lao. Simon McQuoid, who made his directorial debut with Mortal Kombat, is back at the helm. Judging by the trailer, the sequel aims to double down on what fans loved about the first including intense martial arts action, dark fantasy lore, and, of course, a healthy dose of graphic fatalities.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Mortal Kombat II Movie Poster Compares Johnny Cage With Tom Cruise
While we eagerly await the trailer for Mortal Kombat II, the highly anticipated sequel to the R-rated 2020 cinematic reboot based on the long-running video game saga, producer Todd Garner and original Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon are teasing us with a poster for the movie... Well, not THE movie, but an in-universe movie starring Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. Fans who remember the first movie know that it ended with Cole Young (Lewis Tan) searching for more champions to defend Earthrealm from the forces of Outworld. One such warrior was Johnny Cage, a fan-favorite character who was played by Linden Ashby in the original 1995 film. In this sequel, Cage is played by Karl Urban, best known for his role as "Bones" McCoy in the 2009 Star Trek revival and its sequels, as well as Judge Dredd in 2012's Dredd. In a bit of cheeky humor, the early marketing for Mortal Kombat II has not been about the film's story, but about the fictional career of Johnny Cage, the biggest movie star in the world of the film. In a nod the biggest movie star of the real world, the in-universe poster for "Uncaged Fury" is a clear homage to 1996's Mission Impossible and its globe-trotting spy thriller antics. Essentially, it's saying that Johnny Cage is the Mortal Kombat universe's equivalent to Tom Cruise. The 2021 Mortal Kombat movie earned mixed reviews from fans and critics, but it was a decent start that nailed the tone of what a Mortal Kombat movie should be: brutally violent and full of deep lore, but with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and slightly campy sensibilities. I hope the sequel can build on the foundation of the original, upping the violence, developing the characters, and building out some of the relationships that fans of the games have followed for decades. We'll find out how it all shakes out when Mortal Kombat II hits theaters on October 24, 2025. Copyright The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything We Know About ‘Mortal Kombat 2': First Look At Shao Kahn, Release Date, And More
Game on. Mortal Kombat 2, the follow-up to Mortal Kombat (2021) is hitting theaters and IMAX on Oct. 24, per Entertainment Weekly. Based on the '90s fighting video game franchise of the same name, this new installment also comes from director Simon McQuoid. Mortal Kombat co-creator and NetherRealm Studios head Ed Boon told EW that fans can anticipate 'a lot of twists' that will 'keep you on your toes.' Now, thanks to EW, we have a first look at what the highly anticipated movie will look like, plus who is playing the beloved characters and what the movie has in store for the franchise's biggest fans. Eager to hear more about Mortal Kombat 2? Here is everything we know. EW announced that Karl Urban, Martyn Ford and Adeline Rudolph are joining the cast of the new film as Johnny Cage — who was missing from the 2021 film — Shao Kahn (the Outworld emperor), and Kitana, respectively. A poster for the film was teased on the film franchise's X account in February. Among the franchise's returning stars from the Mortal Kombat 2021 cast listed on the IMDb page are Hiroyuki Sanada, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Jessica McNamee, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin and Josh Lawson. The Mortal Kombat live action films kicked off with 1995's Mortal Kombat, which is available to rent or buy on Apple TV, the Microsoft Store, and Prime Video. The same goes for 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. However, the 2021 Mortal Kombat is streaming on Max. The franchise also features four existing animated films — Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpions Revenge (2020), Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021), Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022), and Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023) — as well as a potential upcoming addition, Mortal Kombat Legends: Fall of Edenia.
Express Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mortal Kombat 2 Teases Epic Showdown with Shao Kahn and Johnny Cage
The highly anticipated sequel Mortal Kombat 2 is set to hit theaters on October 24, 2025, and new stills offer a first look at some of the film's major characters. Entertainment Weekly has shared exclusive images showcasing Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion. Director Simon McQuoid has confirmed that the sequel will finally bring the Mortal Kombat tournament to the big screen, with high stakes for Earthrealm. If Earth loses its 10th consecutive match against Outworld, the fearsome Shao Kahn will invade and conquer the planet. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon teased that fans will be "keeping score throughout the movie," as the tournament will have visual representations of wins and losses, adding a new layer of tension to the action-packed story. Urban's portrayal of Johnny Cage is expected to bring a fresh dynamic, balancing humor with depth. Boon stated, "His depiction is different from the games, but it will feel fresh." Returning cast members include Josh Lawson as Kano, Max Huang as Kung Lao, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi. While Scorpion and Sub-Zero's rivalry will continue, it will take a backseat to the tournament storyline. With brutal fights, classic characters, and high stakes, Mortal Kombat 2 is shaping up to be an epic sequel that fans won't want to miss.
