Karl Urban Debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2

Get ready for more high-octane action as the next installment of the *Mortal Kombat* movie series is on the horizon, and we've just been treated to our first glimpse of a key new character: Johnny Cage. Ed Boon, the co-creator of *Mortal Kombat*, unveiled an exciting poster featuring Karl Urban (known from *The Boys* and *Judge Dredd*) as the iconic Hollywood martial artist, Johnny Cage. The poster, cleverly styled as a promotional piece for a fictional Johnny Cage movie, showcases two motorcycles dramatically leaping from flames, setting the stage for what's sure to be an action-packed sequel.

*Mortal Kombat 2* follows directly from the 2021 reboot, which introduced audiences to Lewis Tan's Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion, and Joe Taslim's Sub-Zero. Joining the fray in this sequel are several new faces, including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph portraying Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman stepping into the role of Quan Chi.

The original film followed Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of *Mortal Kombat* and delved into the historic feud between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for *Mortal Kombat 2* remain under wraps, the rich tapestry of the game's universe offers countless possibilities for thrilling new narratives.

Originally intended for a theatrical release, the first *Mortal Kombat* movie was diverted to HBO Max due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans can look forward to seeing *Mortal Kombat 2* on the big screen, with a scheduled release date of October 24, 2025.

In our review, we awarded the first film a solid 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."