The highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 2 film’s release date has been postponed to 2026 by decision of the production companies. According to a statement from Warner Bros. and New Line/Atomic Monster, the film, originally scheduled for this fall, will now hit theaters on May 15, 2026.

Mortal Kombat 2 Postponed to 2026

The busy autumn calendar is cited as the main reason for the film’s release. The producers, in particular, state that the Halloween season did not perform as expected at the box office.

Conversely, May is considered a period with higher box office potential. For example, the success of “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” which released in May this year and achieved the highest opening figures of its franchise, is cited.

Mortal Kombat 2 features a story this time involving the iconic character Johnny Cage. The film’s plot sees the heroes fight to protect Earth against Shao Kahn’s army.

The cast is also quite impressive: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

Beyond the film’s plot and cast, another development has delighted fans. The trailer has generated considerable interest, reaching over 11 million views. Karl Urban’s portrayal of Johnny Cage has received particular praise from fans.