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Karl Urban Debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2

Apr 02,2025 Author: Eleanor

Excitement is building as the next installment of the Mortal Kombat movie franchise gears up for release, and fans have just been treated to a first glimpse of a new character: the iconic Johnny Cage. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has unveiled a striking poster featuring Karl Urban, known for his roles in The Boys and Judge Dredd, as the Hollywood actor and fighter, Johnny Cage. The poster cleverly mimics a promotional image for a fictional Johnny Cage movie, showcasing two motorcycles dramatically leaping from flames.

Mortal Kombat 2 serves as a direct sequel to the 2021 reboot, which introduced audiences to Lewis Tan's Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion, and Joe Taslim's Sub-Zero. Joining Karl Urban in the sequel are new cast members Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, adding fresh faces to the already dynamic lineup.

A fake movie poster for a Johnny Cage movie promoting the very real movie, Mortal Kombat 2. Credit: Warner Bros.

The original film followed Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat and his discovery of 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 game series offers ample material for the filmmakers to explore.

Originally planned for a theatrical release, the first Mortal Kombat movie was shifted to HBO Max due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans can look forward to seeing Mortal Kombat 2 on the big screen, with a scheduled release date of October 24, 2025.

In our review of the first film, we awarded it a score of 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."

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