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Mortal Kombat II Release Date Shifted to May 2026

10/22/2025

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Mortal Kombat II moved its release to May 8, 2026, from May 15, 2026, after initially targeting October 24, 2025, to avoid competition with major releases.
Directed by Simon McQuoid, the film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and features a strong ensemble cast.
The film aims to capitalize on a strong summer box office period, following the trend of previous Mortal Kombat films that have grossed $257.8 million globally.

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Story summary

Mortal Kombat II moved its release to May 8, 2026, from May 15, 2026, after initially targeting October 24, 2025, to avoid competition with major releases.
Directed by Simon McQuoid, the film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and features a strong ensemble cast.
The film aims to capitalize on a strong summer box office period, following the trend of previous Mortal Kombat films that have grossed $257.8 million globally.