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Mortal Kombat II Streams Exclusively on HBO Max Starting July 24

7/18/2026, 12:10:25 AM

Release on HBO Max

New Line Cinema’s sequel MORTAL KOMBAT II will begin its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, July 24, 2024. The film will also air on HBO’s linear channel the following night, Saturday, July 25, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Film Background & Cast

The sequel follows the 2021 reboot and earned approximately $129 million worldwide after its May theatrical launch. It continues the story of Earthrealm’s champions, adding new fighters such as Ana Thu Nguyen (Queen Sindel) and Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod). Returning cast members include Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Josh Lawson as Kano, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han/Sub-Zero, and Tati Gabrielle as Jade. The film is directed by Simon McQuoid, written by Jeremy Slater, and produced by Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, James Wan, Toby Emmerich, and Simon McQuoid. Executive producers include Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Jeremy Slater, Ed Boon, and Lawrence Kasanoff.

Accessibility Initiative: ASL Version

An American Sign Language (ASL) version of the movie will stream simultaneously on HBO Max. The interpretation is performed by ASL dubber Justin Perez and directed by Rosa Lee Timm (known for “Sinners with BASL” and “Minecraft with ASL”). It employs Visual Vernacular, a storytelling method that blends ASL, mime, facial expressions, and body movements to convey the film’s highly visual action for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “New Line Cinema’s MORTAL KOMBAT II will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on FRIDAY, JULY 24.” — New Line Cinema press release
  • “A version of MORTAL KOMBAT II with American Sign Language (ASL) will also stream exclusively on HBO Max the same day, performed by ASL Dubber Justin Perez and directed by Rosa Lee Timm (“Sinners with BASL,” “Minecraft with ASL”).” — New Line Cinema press release
  • “Entertainment Inc Mortal Kombat II is heading to streaming following its global cinema run, with New Line Cinema’s video game sequel arriving exclusively on HBO Max on Friday 24 July.” — CultureCues article
  • “The interpretation incorporates Visual Vernacular, a form of visual storytelling that combines sign language with mime, facial expressions and physical movement.” — CultureCues article