Mortal Kombat 2 Shifts to May Release, Avoids Crowded October

In a surprising move, the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 2 sequel is shifting its release date to May 8, 2025, a week earlier than its previously announced May 15 debut. The decision comes as the film's red-band trailer has already garnered a remarkable 107 million global views, indicating strong anticipation for the sequel.

The Simon McQuoid-directed Mortal Kombat 2 is now poised to deliver a box office bonanza in the lucrative mid-May timeframe, rather than facing off against a crowded late October slate that includes 20th Century Studios' Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen film, as well as Paramount's Regretting You. With Halloween just around the corner, the late October frame is typically a less vibrant period at the box office.

The Mortal Kombat franchise has already minted $257.8 million globally across its three previous films, and the sequel is expected to build on that success. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and more. Early research screenings have reportedly been strong, further bolstering the studio's confidence in the project.

Mortal Kombat II will now go up against Amazon MGM Studios' Is God Is and an untitled Neon theatrical release on May 8, 2025. With the franchise's proven track record and the sequel's highly anticipated status, Warner Bros. and New Line are poised to deliver another box office hit for fans of the iconic video game series.