Supply: Warner Bros. / Mortal Kombat II
Welp, we gained’t be seeing Ethical Kombat II in theaters this 12 months.
In a beautiful transfer, Warner Bros. has determined to hit the pause button on the extremely anticipated sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat film, delaying the Karl City-led movie till Might 15, 2026, transferring it from its unique October 2025 launch date.
In a publish on Instagram saying the delay and sharing a brand new poster together with probably teasing a brand new trailer, the caption learn, “The event calls for a brand new time and place, worthy of its spectacle. Mortal Kombat II – solely in theaters Might 15, 2026.
Tuesday unlocks the following stage.”
No exact reasoning for the delay was shared with many, as Warner Bros. is probably going attempting to capitalize on the sturdy response to the primary trailer by letting this film simmer within the oven a bit longer.
The trailer was seen greater than 11 million occasions on Warner Bros.’ official channel. In distinction, based on Deadline’s reporting, it was seen over 117 million occasions throughout totally different social media and YouTube channels.
Mortal Kombat II picks up the place the 2021 reboot movie left off.
This time will following Johnny Cage (Karl City), a washed up motion film star who’s recruited by Lord Raiden (Todanobu Asano) to hitch his band of fighters that features Lui Kang (Ludi Lin), Jax (Mehcad Brooks), Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), Cole Younger (Lewis Tan) and probably Hanzo Hasashi aka Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) to tackle Shao Khan (Martyn Ford) and his minions within the event Mortal Kombat that can decide the destiny of Earthrealm.
Social Media Is Not Glad About Mortal Kombat II’s Delay
As you possibly can think about, followers are considerably upset that the discharge of Mortal Kombat II has been pushed again to subsequent summer season, a choice they didn’t see coming.
Welp, there’s nothing we are able to do however wait.
Till then, you possibly can see extra reactions within the gallery beneath.