Mortal Kombat 2 starring Karl Urban will be released in theaters on Oct. 24, 2025 and according to reports on social media, a test screening was held.
The film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, and while the plot hasn’t officially been announced, previous Mortal Kombat 2 leaks offer the film sees Shao Khan, the emperor of Outerworld, killing King Jerrod, taking his throne, and turning his queen into an undead servant. Their daughter, Kitana, scarred for life after her father and mother are killed, seeks revenge.
The leaked character descriptions also said that Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage at first fights Baraka before they come to a mutual respect for one another and become allies in their battle against Shao Khan, and the Outerworld.
What do the Mortal Kombat 2 test screening reactions say?
According to the Mortal Kombat 2 test screening reactions, the film features a lot of deaths and gore. It also seems as if the movie mostly focuses on Kitana, as reactions to Karl Urban as Johnny Storm and even the end of the film aren’t all that favorable:
- A lot of deaths
- It’s a Johnny/ kitana movie
- All characters are sidelined
- Great fight sequences
- Lots of Gore
- Karl was okay as Johnny but maybe a little too old for the role
- Kitana was amazing
Via X:
‘Mortal Kombat 2’ had a test screening Last Night
— President Of Physical Media (@PhysicalMedia_) June 26, 2024
– A lot of deaths
-It’s a Johnny/ kitana movie
-All characters are sidelined
-Great fight sequences
-Lots of Gore
-Karl was okay as Johnny but maybe a little too old for the role
-Kitana was amazing pic.twitter.com/f2ZoCvrwZS
Mortal Kombat 2 Just Had It’s Test Screening And They Are Okay
— @SandtJonathan (@SandtJonathan1) June 26, 2024
Has Great Worldbuilding
Great Fight Scenes And Gore
But The Ending Was Lackluster
Karl Urban As Johnny Cage Was A Little Disappointing#mortalkombat #mortalkombat2 #karlurban pic.twitter.com/YHWxzBpwIX
From what I’ve heard, a test screen was just shown for the MK2 film. Apparently, the film has really good fight sequences and world building. I’ve also heard that the test screenings didn’t care much for the ending. Take this all with a grain of salt. #MortalKombat pic.twitter.com/QJoHW5fkD0
— Mr. Krypt 💀🐉 (@TheSpineRip) June 26, 2024
More Test Screening Info For Mortal Kombat 2
— @SandtJonathan (@SandtJonathan1) June 26, 2024
All The Characters From The Previous Film Are Sidelined So
Johnny Cage And Kitana Are The Main Characters#mortalkombat #mortalkombat2 #karlurban #johnnycage #kitana #mortalkombatmovie pic.twitter.com/v1rpCrRE0I
Mortal Kombat 2 is directed by Simon McQuoid.
Also starring in the movie includes Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Martyn Ford as Shao Khan, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Josh Lawson as Kano, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, with Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod, Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel, CJ. Bloomfield as Baraka, and Max Huang as Kung Loa.
