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Mortal Kombat II Release Delayed to May 2026

9/13/2025

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Warner Bros. delayed the release of Mortal Kombat II from October 24, 2025, to May 15, 2026.
The delay follows the financial success of a recent Superman film, which grossed around $614 million globally.
This success allows Warner Bros. to better schedule and market Mortal Kombat II while avoiding competition with major releases.
Director Simon McQuoid returns, with a cast that includes Karl Urban and Adeline Rudolph.
The first Mortal Kombat film earned approximately $84 million globally.

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Warner Bros. delayed the release of Mortal Kombat II from October 24, 2025, to May 15, 2026.
The delay follows the financial success of a recent Superman film, which grossed around $614 million globally.
This success allows Warner Bros. to better schedule and market Mortal Kombat II while avoiding competition with major releases.
Director Simon McQuoid returns, with a cast that includes Karl Urban and Adeline Rudolph.
The first Mortal Kombat film earned approximately $84 million globally.