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‘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.
In short
- 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
Explained simply
Mortal Kombat is a decades-old video game franchise centred on martial arts combat, which has been adapted into films. Mortal Kombat II is the latest action film sequel, reuniting characters from the games as they prepare to fight Shao Kahn, an antagonist attempting to take over Earth.
The film was directed by Simon McQuoid and features an international ensemble cast, with Karl Urban in the role of Johnny Cage. Released in cinemas during the spring, the film has now completed its theatrical run.
The film performed well commercially, earning $129.5 million at the worldwide box office, demonstrating substantial audience interest in the franchise. Its promotional materials also generated significant attention, with the film's trailer achieving record viewership.
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