We have gotten another official look at Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2, and it’s already setting the internet ablaze. The Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, went to X to share a new poster of a fictional in-universe movie titled Uncaged Fury, starring none other than Johnny Cage. The clever marketing campaign is being praised by fans, and it’s a perfect way to tease Urban’s debut in the iconic role.
"Hey @Todd_Garner… I think I found the poster and an old DVD with the teaser trailer for the UNCAGED FURY movie," Boon wrote in his post, referencing longtime Mortal Kombat producer Todd Garner.
The faux-poster evokes a 90s action-movie vibe, complete with Mortal Kombat 3-style fonts and gritty retro visuals. Not only does it serve as a sneak peek of Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage, but it also taps into nostalgia in a big way and fans are loving it. To take the immersion even further, they also created a fake IMDb page for Uncaged Fury, lending even more authenticity to the gag.
The highly anticipated sequel is officially set to release in U.S. theaters on October 24th 2025, and it’s being touted as the second entry in a planned trilogy, with the first film having served as a prelude to the tournament.
Here’s the full confirmed cast list for Mortal Kombat 2:
- Lewis Tan as Cole Young
- Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
- Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
- Mehcad Brooks as Jax
- Chin Han as Shang Tsung
- Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
- Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion
- Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero / Noob Saibot
- Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
- Josh Lawson as Kano
- Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod
- Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel
- Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
- Tati Gabrielle as Jade
- Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
- CJ Bloomfield as Baraka
Yes, Hiroyuki Sanada is returning as Scorpion, even after the character’s apparent death. His storyline is expected to evolve further through his connection to Cole Young, his descendant.
The reveal of the Uncaged Fury film is more than just a promo stunt it’s a smart play that blends humor, nostalgia, and hype. By using fake posters, retro DVD imagery, and even a spoof IMDb listing, the marketing team is crafting a Johnny Cage experience that feels real within the Mortal Kombat universe.
With no official trailer yet, this kind of creative rollout helps keep fans engaged and chomping at the bit for the next teaser. The release of Mortal Kombat 2 is coming up in the fall, but this poster campaign may be signaling that a full trailer is coming soon.
If Mortal Kombat 2 delivers even half the energy that this poster teases, fans are in for a brutal, stylish, and self-aware sequel worthy of the iconic franchise. For now, Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage already has the internet hyped and wanting more. Stay tuned for more Mortal Kombat 2 updates as they arrive!