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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Mortal Kombat 2' fake trailer: Karl Urban's Johnny Cage shines in hilarious spoof ‘Uncaged Fury'
A fun and fake movie trailer called 'Uncaged Fury' was released to introduce Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in the upcoming film 'Mortal Kombat 2.' Though it's not part of the actual movie, it gives fans a first look at the character and builds excitement for the sequel. Fake movie trailer titled 'Uncaged Fury' Recently a fun and creative promotional video was released for the upcoming film 'Mortal Kombat 2.' Instead of a regular trailer, they shared a fake movie trailer titled Uncaged Fury, starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. This wasn't an actual scene from the sequel but a humorous 'movie within a movie' that highlights the character's over-the-top personality and introduces Karl Urban's version of him to the audience. This fake trailer helped build excitement for Johnny Cage's proper debut in 'Mortal Kombat 2,' which fans have been waiting for since the end of the first film. About Johnny Cage Johnny Cage is a well-known and beloved character from the Mortal Kombat video game franchise. He is a Hollywood action star with a flashy, confident attitude, famous for his sunglasses, martial arts skills, and funny one-liners, and in this fake trailer, Karl Urban plays him perfectly, wearing classic Johnny Cage sunglasses, walking into a dramatic warehouse setting, and showing off his action hero side with exaggerated flair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compare Spreads: Bitcoin vs Ethereum CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo About the trailer The trailer begins with the voiceover introducing Cage through made-up movie titles like Cool Hand Cage, Hard to Cage, and Rebel Without a Cage. In the scene, Cage walks into a warehouse, confronts a group of bad guys, and gets angry when someone touches his sunglasses. He then beats them all up using just a metal pipe, reclaims his shades, and says his iconic line, 'It's showtime.' Though it's just a parody, this fake trailer generated a lot of buzz. The official 'Mortal Kombat' movie Instagram page joined the fun by posting a cheeky caption that said the 'F.' in 'Johnny F. Cage' stands for 'Fantastically Handsome.' This playful promotion was a smart way to give fans a taste of the character's energy before seeing him in the full movie. In the first 'Mortal Kombat' movie, which was released in 2021, Johnny Cage didn't appear onscreen, but there was a hint of his existence through a movie poster for Citizen Cage. The ending showed Cole Young heading to Los Angeles to find new fighters, setting the stage for Johnny Cage's entrance. Now, with Karl Urban officially in the role, fans are excited to see how he'll bring the character to life in the sequel. About the film 'Mortal Kombat 2' will feature Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Chin Han as Shang Tsung. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 24 October 2025.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mortal Kombat II trailer release: Warner Bros. drops spoof movie promo featuring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
With just days to go until the official Mortal Kombat II trailer arrives, Warner Bros. has thrown fans a nostalgic curveball. The studio released a spoof trailer for Uncaged Fury, a fictional 1990s action movie supposedly starring none other than Johnny Cage, played in Mortal Kombat II by Karl Urban. Styled like a straight-to-VHS martial arts film, Uncaged Fury is a tribute to the kind of over-the-top action flicks that once made household names out of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, and Michael Dudikoff. Mortal Kombat II trailer: Warner Bros. released a spoof trailer for Uncaged Fury on their official YouTube channel. (YouTube/Warner Bros) Also read: Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable & streaming The mock trailer includes a voiceover, flying kicks, slow-motion explosions, and plenty of cheesy one-liners - all delivered in the typical flair of the bygone era. Watch it here: A throwback to Cage's fictional filmography As the trailer opens, the narrator says, 'They p**sed him off… They messed with his shades… They should've brought more guys.' The rest plays out exactly how you would expect: Cage battling denim-clad henchmen inside a dusty warehouse, complete with flips, dramatic stares, and that classic battle cry - 'Showtime!' The trailer also includes nods to Cage's made-up film career, with posters flashing titles like Cool Hand Cage, Hard to Cage, and Rebel Without a Cage. All four faux films, including Uncaged Fury, are cheekily credited to New Line Cinema - the actual studio behind the original 1990s Mortal Kombat movies, the 2021 reboot, and the upcoming sequel. One of the most over-the-top moments shows a woman in a red dress firing a rocket launcher at Cage. He leaps - impossibly high - as the rocket passes just beneath him, then somehow curves mid-air to destroy a helicopter hovering above. Also read: Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt expecting first child together: A look at their relationship timeline When is the sequel trailer and film due? There's barely a glimpse of the Mortal Kombat logo in the Uncaged Fury trailer; it flashes so quickly, you could easily miss it. But while the spoof doesn't directly mention the upcoming sequel, it is clearly designed to stir up buzz ahead of the real thing. The official Mortal Kombat II trailer is set to drop on Thursday, July 17. Also read: Watch | Stranger Things 5 teaser out now, fans say 'this is absolute cinema' Karl Urban steps into the role of Johnny Cage for the first time in the sequel, which picks up where the 2021 reboot left off. Directed by Simon McQuoid, Mortal Kombat II will arrive in theatres on October 24, 2025. FAQs What is 'Uncaged Fury'? Uncaged Fury is a fake action movie trailer created as a promotional spoof ahead of Mortal Kombat II. Who plays Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II? Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage in the upcoming sequel. When does the official Mortal Kombat II trailer release? The full trailer drops on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Is Mortal Kombat II connected to the 2021 reboot? Yes, it's a direct sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Johnny Cage goes viral with 'Uncaged Fury' teaser ahead of Mortal Kombat II
Warner Bros has launched a creative viral campaign to build anticipation for the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie, releasing a teaser for a fake in-universe action film titled Uncaged Fury. The promo features Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, the iconic martial arts movie star from the Mortal Kombat franchise. The teaser showcases Cage's over-the-top, action-packed persona in a fictional film where he takes down a gang of thugs after they mess with his beloved sunglasses. In a nod to his exaggerated ego, the trailer teases, 'The F stands for… Fantastically handsome.' This clever viral effort also includes official posters and a website for the fictional movie, blurring the lines between the Mortal Kombat universe and reality. Ahead of the actual Mortal Kombat II trailer, Warner Bros mailed promotional boxes to select fans, containing Johnny Cage-branded sunglasses and a DVD of Uncaged Fury. They even created a fake IMDb page and references to other made-up films like Bonnie & Cage, further building the character's mythology. Warner Bros has released a fake IMDb page for Johnny Cage. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 15, 2025 Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater, Mortal Kombat II serves as the sequel to the 2021 reboot. The new film continues the battle between Earthrealm and Outworld, with Cole Young returning to rally Earth's champions. The film hits theaters nationwide on October 24, 2025. This unique marketing strategy has impressed fans, with many praising the immersive world-building. With the official trailer dropping tomorrow, anticipation for Mortal Kombat II is ramping up across the gaming and film communities.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hilarious Trailer For Johnny Cage's Fake Action Flick UNCAGED FURY in MORTAL KOMBAT II — GeekTyrant
Warner Bros. just delivered a super fun marketing move for Mortal Kombat II by dropping a teaser trailer for a fake action movie called Uncaged Fury , starring none other than martial arts superstar Johnny Cage. Of course, in the MK cinematic universe, Johnny Cage is played by Karl Urban, and they went all-in on this joke. WB even created a fake IMDb page for Cage and included references to another fictional hit of his, Bonnie & Cage, which they describe as 'surprisingly heartwarming.' 'Prepare for the return of Johnny F. Cage. The F stands for… Fantastically handsome.' Cage goes on a rampage after someone dares to mess with his beloved sunglasses. 'This Uncaged Fury features Cage getting pissed and fighting a bunch of bad guys because they F'ed with his shades. You see, he really loves his sunglasses, so don't mess with them.' It's ridiculous and self-aware in the best way, which is exactly what fans want from Johnny Cage. There's even an official website dedicated to the fake film. This kind of immersive marketing is rare these days, and it's awesome to see WB leaning into the joke while building hype for the sequel. Mortal Kombat II is the follow-up to the 2021 reboot and brings back director Simon McQuoid. The screenplay comes from Jeremy Slater ( Moon Knight ). The tagline? 'Realms will kollide.' Expect the stakes to be higher than ever as MMA fighter Cole Young and Earth's champions face a new round of Outworld threats. Mortal Kombat II hits theaters on October 24, 2025, and the first official trailer drops tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the Uncaged Fury teaser and enjoy the glorious absurdity of Johnny Cage being… Johnny Cage.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Watch Karl Urban's Johnny Cage Be a B-List Movie Star in This Faux Movie Trailer
Ahead of the release of the official trailer for Mortal Kombat II, Warner Bros. sneakily released a spoof movie trailer to go along with its meta marketing for its leading man, Johnny Cage, played by The Boys star Karl Urban. When Mortal Kombat first released back in 2021, fans of NetherRealm's long-running fighting game series collectively scratched their heads in confusion over one of its original characters, Johnny Cage, being absent from the film. As if overcorrecting from past mistakes, Warner Bros. has been leaning hard into advertising Cage as the central focus of its sequel film. Not missing a beat from announcing Star Trek, Dredd, and Lord of the Rings star Urban, Warner Bros. released a first look at the Hollywood actor-turned martial arts tournament contestant in a trailer for one of his in-universe films, Uncaged Fury. One thing of note about the tongue-in-cheek trailer, which leans heavily into Cage's mystique as Mortal Kombat's resident actor, is that the above trailer isn't viewable on Warner Bros.' official YouTube page. The trailer, which is private on Warner Bros.' YouTube, can only be found on the website for Cage's in-universe action film, Uncaged Fury. How would you know to look for it there? Well, in the lead-up to Mortal Kombat II's official trailer release, Warner Bros did some sneaky internet marketing, creating an IMDb page for Cage, which lists a slew of films he's starred in, one of which being Uncaged Fury. The more terminally online denizens of the internet found a link to the website for Uncaged Fury, which, upon clicking a still of Cage flipping the bird, whisked them to Warner Bros.'s private trailer. It's all as much of a headache as enduring one of the game's fatalities firsthand, so be thankful we spared you the trouble of scouring the internet to find a morsel of a glimpse at Cage ahead of Mortal Kombat II's official trailer release. ItMustDeliverBig — Ed Boon (@noobde) July 15, 2025For those wondering why Warner Bros. would engage in such unconventional advertising, it all relates to Cage's role as Mortal Kombat's notable Hollywood A-list actor who becomes a contestant in the fighting tournament. This legacy has followed the character from the original 1992 video game to the present day. Any man willing to tattoo his last name across his navel deserves top billing for a fatality-filled battle that Mortal Kombat II is setting itself up to be with Cage as its central character. '[Johnny Cage's] integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores,' Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat, said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. '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.' Mortal Kombat II releases October 24. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
