Las Vegas, Nevada — Mortal Kombat 2 make big entrance for its premiere on Tuesday, as New Line chief Richard Brenner showcase the first footage from the much-anticipated sequel. The event took place inside the iconic Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace, with die-hard fans buzzing with excitement for the upcoming release set for October 24.
The sizzle reel released features star Karl Urban portraying fan-favorite character Johnny Cage. In the clip, Urban confidently declares, “I am Johnny fucking Cage. It’s showtime,” giving fans a taste of the thrilling action they can expect.
Brenner promises plenty of excitement, stating, “Expect amazing fights, epic battles and a few fatalities.” This sequel builds on the legacy of the original Mortal Kombat franchise that started back in the 1990s, continuing from the previous film that premiered during the pandemic four years ago.
Returning to direct is Simon McQuoid, as he takes audiences once again into the world of Mortal Kombat. Urban leads an ensemble cast that includes Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana. Other returning stars are Ludi Lin (Liu Kang), Mehcad Brooks (Jax), Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade), Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion), Tadanobu Asano (Lord Raiden), and Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero).
This new installment follows the journey of a group of fighters who come together to defend Earth against the sinister forces from Outworld. Fans remember the first Mortal Kombat film fondly, as it became a box office success, while the follow-up, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, released in 1997, was less well-received.
The sequel is produced by James Wan and Michael Clear of Atomic Monster and Todd Garner from Broken Road Productions, alongside McQuoid and E. Bennett Walsh.
Prior reports had mistakenly identified details regarding the 1997 Mortal Kombat title, but the excitement surrounding the new film is undeniable as fans eagerly await its official release.
