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The clock above counts down to Mortal Kombat II on May 13, 2026, Warner Bros.' sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, opening in cinemas worldwide.
Mortal Kombat II is the second film in Warner Bros. and New Line's rebooted live-action Mortal Kombat franchise based on NetherRealm Studios' fighting game series. Director Simon McQuoid returns from the 2021 original, with Karl Urban joining the cast as Johnny Cage, the iconic Hollywood-style fighter conspicuously absent from the first film. Warner Bros. distributes globally with a May 13, 2026 theatrical date.
The 2021 reboot grossed over $80 million theatrically while becoming the most-streamed HBO Max launch of its era, comfortably greenlighting the sequel. The new film is reported to lean further into the source games' tournament structure, with the long-promised Mortal Kombat tournament finally on screen.
Per Warner Bros. announcements, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, and Tadanobu Asano reprise their roles from the original alongside Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana. Expect a hard-R presentation with the franchise's signature fatalities, expanded tournament action across realms, and direct adaptation of staple characters and arenas from the games. Reporting indicates the script doubles down on Outworld's politics and Shao Kahn's threat.
Mortal Kombat II opens in cinemas on May 13, 2026 in standard, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, and premium large-format presentations through Warner Bros. Pictures. A home release on digital, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and HBO Max is expected roughly 70 to 90 days after theatrical, in line with recent Warner Bros. titles.
For other 2026 video-game adaptations, see the Street Fighter countdown and Resident Evil 2026 countdown. For other May 2026 tentpoles, follow the Mandalorian and Grogu countdown and the Avengers: Doomsday countdown.
When does Mortal Kombat II release? May 13, 2026 in cinemas worldwide. Where can I watch Mortal Kombat II? Initially in theaters; a HBO Max release is expected in summer 2026. Is Mortal Kombat II confirmed? Yes. Warner Bros. has the date locked and filming has wrapped. Is Johnny Cage finally in this one? Yes. Karl Urban joins the franchise as Johnny Cage, addressing the most-asked question from the 2021 reboot.
