Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana Revealed in Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Sneak Peek

The highly anticipated sequel to the Mortal Kombat film series, Mortal Kombat 2, has unveiled exciting first looks at several new characters set to join the cinematic universe. Entertainment Weekly shared exclusive images of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, alongside the return of Hiroyuki Sanada reprising his role as Scorpion.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the live-action portrayal of Johnny Cage by Karl Urban, known for his role as Billy Butcher in The Boys. The newly released image showcases Urban in a fresh-faced look, sporting Johnny Cage's iconic hairstyle and sunglasses, striking a classic martial arts pose. In the background, we catch glimpses of Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade.

First looks at Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 2 film:

Karl Urban ➡️ Johnny Cage
Martyn Ford ➡️ Shao Kahn
Adeline Rudolph ➡️ Kitana
Hiroyuki Sanada reprises as Scorpion

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Entertainment Weekly also featured a quote from Ed Boon, the co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series, discussing Johnny Cage's role in the sequel. "His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores," Boon stated. He highlighted that Urban's portrayal of Johnny Cage brings a fresh take to the character, describing him as a "washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing." Boon teased a "ridiculously hilarious" introduction for the character, while director Simon McQuoid emphasized the depth Urban brings to the role, avoiding a purely comedic portrayal.

In addition to the new characters, Entertainment Weekly confirmed that movie-accurate skins for Urban's Johnny Cage, Rudolph's Kitana, and Ford's Shao Kahn will be available in the video game Mortal Kombat 1 later this year.

The sequel also introduces Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, with Josh Lawson and Max Huang reprising their roles as Kano and Kung Lao, despite their characters' demise in the first film. Boon explained that the flexible lore of the Mortal Kombat games, which often involves spirits and the NetherRealm, allows for the return of deceased characters.

Rounding out the cast, Tati Gabrielle will portray Jade, and Ana Thu Nguyen will play Queen Sindel. Mortal Kombat 2 is set to hit theaters on October 24, 2025, promising fans an action-packed continuation of the iconic franchise.