Karl Urban Debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2

Exciting news for fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise: the eagerly awaited sequel, Mortal Kombat 2, is on its way, and we've just gotten a thrilling first look at one of its new characters, Johnny Cage. The iconic Hollywood actor and fighter will be portrayed by none other than Karl Urban, known for his roles in The Boys and Judge Dredd. The reveal came in the form of a poster shared by Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, styled to resemble a fictitious Johnny Cage movie poster, complete with dramatic imagery of two motorcycles leaping from flames.

Mortal Kombat 2 is set to build upon the 2021 reboot, which introduced audiences to Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero. Joining Urban in the sequel are new cast members Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi. This ensemble promises to bring more depth and excitement to the saga.

The first movie focused on Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat and explored the intense rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the rich tapestry of storylines from the Mortal Kombat video games offers a vast array of possibilities for the new film.

Originally planned for a theatrical release, the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie was rerouted to HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans can look forward to experiencing Mortal Kombat 2 on the big screen, with its release scheduled for October 24, 2025.

In our review of the first movie, we awarded it a score of 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles." With the addition of Johnny Cage and other new characters, Mortal Kombat 2 is poised to deliver even more thrilling action and deeper storytelling.