Mortal Kombat II lowers a new release date for the summer 2026

The fans were ready to turn this autumn, but Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially changed the release date for Mortal Kombat II. The long -awaited sequel will now trigger its brutal fury on May 15, 2026, instead of its release originally scheduled for October 24, 2025.

So why the delay? It is discovered, apparently it is a question of maximizing the impact. Despite the trailer of the red record band that accumulates a monstrous global view of 107 million, the study saw a larger box office potential in a summer slot.

October was already full of competition as 20th century studies Springsteen: free me from nothing With Jeremy Allen Whiteand imminent of paramount Regretting youbased on the novel of Colleen Hoover. Add Halloween to the mix and did not scream the “prize release window”.

The decision is a strategic move, especially considering the success that Warner Bros. had with Final destination: blood lines last May. That film was open to a best $ 51.6 million in franchise and in the end brought $ 138.1 million at national level and $ 301 million all over the world.

So far, things seem promising Mortal Kombat II. According to reports, the projections of the tests were strong and the sequel brings a expanded cast of kombanti.

Karl Urban Passes like the favorite by fans Johnny Cage, joining the return fighters like Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tatanobu Asano Like Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim like Bi-Han, e Hiroyuki Sanada Resuming his role as Hanzo Hasashi aka Scorpion.

Written by Jeremy Slaterand based on the classic video game created by And boon AND John TobiasThe sequel is again directed by Simon Mcquoid.

Mortal Kombat II He will immerse himself in the battle soaked in blood to break down the dark humiliating of Shao Kahn, with the champions of Earthrealm, now united by Johnny Cage, facing their most brutal challenge ever.