‘Mortal Kombat II’ Lands Streaming Date As Film Winds Down Weak Theatrical Run
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- Hollywood & Entertainment‘Mortal Kombat II’ Lands Streaming Date As Film Winds Down Weak Theatrical Run By Tim Lammers,
- PicturesMortal Kombat II, the sequel to the 2021 reboot of the classic video game, is coming soon to digital streaming after an underwhelming month in theaters.
- If Shao Kahn wins, the existence of the Earthrealm is in peril.
Hollywood & Entertainment‘Mortal Kombat II’ Lands Streaming Date As Film Winds Down Weak Theatrical Run By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 01:18pm EDTJun 02, 2026, 01:31pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary"Mortal Kombat II" is set for digital streaming release on June 9, following an underwhelming theatrical run that began May 8. The sequel, directed by Simon McQuoid and starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, saw a solid $38.5 million opening but quickly plunged in subsequent weeks. Tasked with saving Earthrealm from Emperor Shao Kahn, the film features Lord Raiden and Sonya Blade recruiting Cage for the tournament. Despite a worldwide box office of $125.8 million against an $80 million budget, the studio's actual profit is uncertain after theater shares and marketing, jeopardizing the franchise's future, even with a third installment in development. Fans can purchase it for $24.99 or rent for $19.99 on PVOD platforms.
"Mortal Kombat II" key art.Warner Bros. PicturesMortal Kombat II, the sequel to the 2021 reboot of the classic video game, is coming soon to digital streaming after an underwhelming month in theaters.