While video game adaptations for decades were framed as improper displays of the source material, there are projects now that are shaking the cage for that definition. Upon the now-growing list, New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat is among the many that bring new meaning. In its release year, Mortal Kombat was streamed more upon debut against other Warner Bros. films including Space Jam 2, The Suicide Squad, and even Godzilla vs. Kong.

Looking forward, a sequel is expected to come for the series. In the summer of 2023, filming officially kicked off for the sequel as Liu Kang actor Ludi Lin in an Instagram post revealed to be on set for the next movie. Additionally, Mortal Kombat was ramping up in the writing room too with Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater also attached to the film as well.

In a new string of releases from Warner Bros., Deadline reports that Mortal Kombat 2 is set to release later in fall next year. Mortal Kombat 2 is planned to ship in October ahead of Halloween.

As for the film’s growing cast with a roster of fighters still yet to be explored, there is an update on which will be in the sequel. In that Johnny Cage, Shao Kahn, Quan Chi, Jerrod, and Sindel were all confirmed to be on the silver screen for Mortal Kombat 2. The most anticipated is Johnny Cage who was teased at the end of the first film who gets a casting of Karl Urban (The Boys, Dredd).

Amid the live-action film keeping fans excited, Warner Bros. Animation has continued to deliver new films as well. Just last fall, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage’s Match received a DVD & Blu-Ray release alongside being added to streaming subsequently. You can read the full report by heading here.

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Mortal Kombat 2 arrives to theaters on October 24, 2025.

Source: Deadline