Mortal Kombat II Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 31, 2025

Mortal Kombat II

Coming Out: Friday, May 8, 2026 Theaters

Director: Simon McQuoid

Starring: Martyn Ford • Desmond Chiam • Ana Thu Nguyen • Damon Herriman • Jessica McNamee

R Action N/A

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An action-adventure film based on the popular video game franchise.

Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi IMAX Based on Game Sequel

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Will you see Mortal Kombat II ?

95% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

5% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Mortal Kombat II – Cast List

M
Martyn Ford
... Emperor Shao Kahn

Red Sonja, Viking Destiny
D
Desmond Chiam
... Edenian King Jerrod

Joy Ride
A
Ana Thu Nguyen
... Queen Sindel

Primitive War
D
Damon Herriman
... Quan Chi

Together, Better Man
J
Jessica McNamee
... Sonya Blade

The Vow, The Meg
Josh Lawson
... Kano

True Spirit, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
T
Tadanobu Asano
... Lord Raiden

Midway, Thor
M
Mehcad Brooks
... Jax

Mortal Kombat, Creature
L
Ludi Lin
... Liu Kang

Power Rangers, Mortal Kombat
C
Chin Han
... Shang Tsung

Contagion, Skyscraper
M
Max Huang
... Kung Lao

Mortal Kombat, Hidden Strike
Karl Urban
... Johnny Cage

The Bluff, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Who is making Mortal Kombat II – Crew List

A look at Mortal Kombat II behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Simon McQuoid last helmed Mortal Kombat and Omega. The film's writer Jeremy Slater last penned Handsome Devil and Pet.

Director: Simon McQuoid
Screenwriter: Jeremy Slater

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Atomic Monster
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the Mortal Kombat II

Key Facts

A sequel to the 2021 film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2025

Completed

Changed Mortal Kombat II movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2022

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence and gore, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Mortal Kombat II Trailers and Clips

Mortal Kombat II

Official Trailer

Mortal Kombat II Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Mortal Kombat II is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 8 , 2026. There are two other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Sheep Detectives and Remarkably Bright Creatures .