Fans of the iconic fighting game series have been eagerly awaiting more details about the upcoming sequel to the Mortal Kombat movie, and now Entertainment Weekly has provided a thrilling first look at several new characters set to join the fray. The latest images showcase Karl Urban as the flamboyant Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford embodying the fearsome Shao Kahn, and Adeline Rudolph stepping into the role of the regal Kitana. Hiroyuki Sanada also returns to reprise his role as the vengeful Scorpion, continuing to bring depth to the beloved character.
Karl Urban, known for his role as Billy Butcher in The Boys, steps into the shoes of Mortal Kombat's iconic Hollywood star, Johnny Cage. A previously released in-universe poster hinted at Urban's portrayal, and now fans can see him in action, sporting Cage's signature look complete with the trademark hair and sunglasses. In the background of the image, we catch glimpses of returning characters Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
First looks at Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 2 film:
Karl Urban ➡️ Johnny Cage
Martyn Ford ➡️ Shao Kahn
Adeline Rudolph ➡️ Kitana
Hiroyuki Sanada reprises as Scorpion
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Ed Boon, the co-creator of the Mortal Kombat video game series, shared insights with Entertainment Weekly on Johnny Cage's role in the sequel. "His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores," Boon stated. He highlighted Urban's unique take on the character, noting, "He's a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing. Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways. He's adding his own flare to it, but I think it'll feel fresh. There's like a novelty factor in there." Boon teased that Cage's introduction will be "ridiculously hilarious," promising a blend of humor and depth.
Director Simon McQuoid emphasized the balance they aimed to strike with Johnny Cage's character, saying, "We wanted a character that wasn't just completely silly, comic book… It's a character that could instantly go there and become too light and throwaway if we were to lean too much into the kind of cheese. The casting of Karl Urban for that role allowed that character to have more depth."
In addition to the new characters, Entertainment Weekly confirmed that movie-accurate skins for Urban's Johnny Cage, Rudolph's Kitana, and Ford's Shao Kahn will be available in Mortal Kombat 1 later this year, bridging the gap between the game and the film.
The sequel also sees the return of some familiar faces in surprising roles. Damon Herriman takes on the role of the sinister Quan Chi, while Josh Lawson and Max Huang reprise their roles as Kano and Kung Lao, respectively, despite their characters' demise in the first film. Boon explained the creative liberty taken with character resurrection, saying, "So we deal with spirits and the NetherRealm and things like that. There are ways to bring dead characters back."
Rounding out the cast are Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel, adding more depth to the already rich Mortal Kombat universe. Fans can mark their calendars for the theatrical release of Mortal Kombat 2 on October 24, 2025, promising another thrilling chapter in this legendary saga.
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