---
title: "Mortal Kombat II"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mortal-kombat-ii-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 931285
imdb_id: "tt17490712"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2016
content_rating: "R"
---

# Mortal Kombat II (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mortal-kombat-ii-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mortal Kombat II is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Action, Fantasy, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, Broken Road Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Earthrealm's champions unite with Johnny Cage to battle Shao Kahn in a high-stakes martial arts showdown."

### Why Watch
- features the debut of Johnny Cage
- high-stakes martial arts combat

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense gory violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains gory battle sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, gory, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon McQuoid
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, Broken Road Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Karl Urban** as *Johnny Cage*
- **Adeline Rudolph** as *Kitana*
- **Ludi Lin** as *Liu Kang*
- **Jessica McNamee** as *Sonya Blade*
- **Lewis Tan** as *Cole Young*
- **Josh Lawson** as *Kano*
- **Martyn Ford** as *Shao Kahn*
- **Mehcad Brooks** as *Jax*
- **Tati Gabrielle** as *Jade*
- **Max Huang** as *Kung Lao*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Mortal Kombat II released?
The film was released on May 8, 2026.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Simon McQuoid.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is the sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an American martial arts dark fantasy film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mortal Kombat II (2026) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/mortal-kombat-2/xOGyEWsZQCEVSJF3jH70f1/main/)
- [Mortal Kombat II (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_II_(film))
- [Mortal Kombat II (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17490712/)
- [Mortal Kombat II (2026) Tickets & Showtimes | Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/mortal-kombat-ii-2026-241451/movie-overview)
- [Mortal Kombat II (2026) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/931285-mortal-kombat-ii)
- [Mortal Kombat II streaming: where to watch online? - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mortal-kombat-2)

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