The film’s first trailer gives us a look at how the sequel builds on NetherRealms Studios’ beloved series. In Mortal Kombat 2, Cage is seemingly long removed from his glory days. As we all learned from 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, an overstuffed cast can lead to an underbaked and incoherent story. 2021’s Mortal Kombat wasn’t perfect, but it was a decent enough kick-off for an aspiring tentpole franchise. Mortal Kombat 2 hits theaters October 24, 2025.