The savage, supernatural realm of Mortal Kombat may be on the verge of expanding into a full-blown cinematic universe.
As fans gear up for the next round of bone-crunching action, producer Todd Garner made it clear that Mortal Kombat 2 is just the beginning.
He hinted at a broader vision for the franchise, one that goes well beyond a single sequel.
"Now, realize, we’re hoping that this is not the end of the franchise. So, this is not like we’re just doing this movie and this is going to be it, hopefully," said Garner while appearing in an interview with YouTuber FutureBoyWho2.
“We definitely have long-term plans in place,” Garner shared, teasing the future of characters like Scorpion and Bi-Han, who returns as Noob Saibot in Mortal Kombat 2.
“These characters are constantly evolving,” he said, also assuring fans that iconic moments, like Kano eventually getting his signature metal eye plate, are on the way.
Garner emphasized that while nothing is guaranteed, there’s room to expand the universe. “If this film performs well, we’ve got opportunities for sequels, spinoffs, and a chance to introduce new characters while continuing to develop the ones fans already know and love.”
From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II.
This time, the fan favorite champions, now joined by Johnny Cage himself, are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Mortal Kombat II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot, is slated for a theatrical release on October 24, 2025.
Barring any last-minute release date changes, the film will enter a competitive fall box office lineup, going head-to-head with Tron: Ares (October 10), The Black Phone 2 (October 17), and shortly after, Predator: Badlands and The Running Man, both premiering on November 7.
The sequel’s expanding roster will see several legendary characters from the games brought to life on the big screen including Karl Urban (The Boys) as he takes on the highly anticipated role of Johnny Cage, the cocky martial arts movie star turned Earthrealm warrior.
Additionally, Martyn Ford will also debut as the fearsome Shao Kahn, Tati Gabrielle as the deadly assassin Jade, and Adeline Rudolph as fan-favorite princess Kitana.
Rounding out the cast, Ana Thu Nguyen will appear as the powerful Queen Sindel, Damon Herriman steps in as the dark sorcerer Quan Chi, and Desmond Chiam portrays King Jerrod, adding even more depth to the franchise’s mythos.
Returning cast members include Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax Briggs, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion.