‘Mortal Kombat II’ Attacking Home Screens On HBO Max & HBO Next Week
Mortal Kombat II will debut on HBO Max next Thursday, followed by a linear HBO broadcast the following day. The action sequel reunites beloved video game fighters with Karl Urban joining as Johnny Cage, tasking the ensemble to mount a final confrontation against the tyrannical Shao Kahn to prevent his dark rule from consuming Earth and extinguishing its defenders.
The film completed its theatrical run with significant box office revenue, accumulating $129.5 million worldwide across its spring release window. Directed by Simon McQuoid and featuring an extensive international cast, the movie had generated substantial pre-release momentum, with its promotional trailer achieving record viewership upon its debut.
- Mortal Kombat II begins streaming on HBO Max July 24, with HBO linear broadcast July 25
- The action sequel grossed $129.5M globally theatrically; stars Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, and ensemble cast
- Story reunites fan-favourite champions to battle Shao Kahn's threat to Earth's existence