"New Line and Warner Bros. have announced that Mortal Kombat 2 is now releasing on May 8, 2026, according to Deadline, and that's a week prior to its previously announced release date of May 15, 2026. In shifting a week earlier, Mortal Kombat 2 now opens on Mother's Day weekend in the US. It's also now set to release the same day as Sheep Detectives from Amazon MGM Studios. The new date for Mortal Kombat 2 is slightly sooner, but it's still much later than expected."
"Director Simon McQuoid said the delay was due to the film being "a victim of our own success." "Every time people have seen this movie, it's gained momentum," the director said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We've created a massive summer blockbuster, so I think we should all be proud of the fact that Mortal Kombat 2 and the franchise itself is going to kick off next year. Yes, we have to wait, but it's going to feel massive when it comes out.""
Mortal Kombat 2 will release on May 8, 2026, moved up one week from May 15, 2026. The release falls on Mother's Day weekend in the US and now coincides with Sheep Detectives from Amazon MGM Studios. The film was originally scheduled for October 24, 2025 before being delayed more than seven months to May 2026. Research screenings have been described as strong, prompting New Line and Warner Bros. to shift the date to reach the widest audience and maximize revenue. Karl Urban joins the cast as Johnny Cage, other principal cast members return, and Mortal Kombat 3 has been greenlit.
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