‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Delayed to May 15, 2026
The sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat reboot has been pushed back from its original october 24th release date to May 15, 2026, Warner Bros. and New Line cinema announced. The delay comes despite prior trailer releases and promotional material, with the studios citing a desire to maximize the film’s potential success.
The decision to reschedule appears strategic, potentially allowing Mortal Kombat II to avoid a competitive October box office and benefit from a spring debut. A record-breaking red-band trailer-garnering 106 million views in its first 24 hours-and positive research screenings reportedly influenced the move, according to Deadline. The film will star Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, whose journey to save Earthrealm will be central to the plot.
the studios envision a potential trilogy, beginning with the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, continuing with Mortal Kombat II, and concluding with a third installment, as suggested by writer Greg Russo.
