Mortal Kombat 2: First Look at Karl Urban's Johnny Cage

Get ready to face off with a new challenger in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2! We've just gotten our first glimpse of Karl Urban as the iconic Johnny Cage. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon unveiled a poster showcasing Urban as the Hollywood-esque fighter, styled as a faux Johnny Cage movie poster complete with flaming motorcycles—a fittingly over-the-top introduction.

Mortal Kombat 2 serves as a direct sequel to the 2021 reboot, continuing the story of Lewis Tan's Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion, and Joe Taslim's Sub-Zero. Joining the cast are several newcomers, including Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi. Urban's addition as Johnny Cage adds another layer of excitement to the already star-studded lineup.

The first film focused on Cole Young's journey into the Mortal Kombat universe and the long-standing rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the vast lore of the Mortal Kombat video games provides ample source material for a compelling narrative.

Initially planned for a theatrical release, the first Mortal Kombat film premiered on HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Mortal Kombat 2 is set for a theatrical release on October 24, 2025.

Our review of the first film awarded it a 7, praising its "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."