Mortal Kombat 2: First Look at Karl Urban's Johnny Cage

Get ready for another round of fatalities! A first look at Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 has been revealed.

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon unveiled a poster featuring Urban, styled as a promotional image for a fictional Johnny Cage film, complete with over-the-top action movie flair (including motorcycles bursting from flames!).

Serving as a direct sequel to the 2021 reboot, Mortal Kombat 2 reunites some familiar faces: Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero. Joining the fray are several newcomers, including Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi.

While plot details remain under wraps, the vast lore of the Mortal Kombat video games provides ample source material for the sequel. The first film focused on Cole Young's introduction to the Mortal Kombat tournament and the longstanding rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero.

Initially planned for a theatrical release, the first Mortal Kombat film premiered on HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortal Kombat 2, however, is slated for a theatrical debut on October 24, 2025.

Our review of the first film awarded it a 7/10, praising its "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."