Mortal Kombat II streams on HBO Max July 24, 2026

The sequel to the 2021 "Mortal Kombat" reboot, "Mortal Kombat II," will make its global streaming debut on HBO Max on July 24, 2026, following its theatrical release earlier this year. The film, which has grossed over $129 million worldwide, will also premiere on HBO's linear television channel on July 25. An American Sign Language version of the film, directed by Rosa Lee Timm and performed by Justin Perez, will be available on the streaming platform simultaneously.

Directed by Simon McQuoid, who returned after helming the first film, "Mortal Kombat II" centers on the long-awaited interdimensional tournament. The plot follows martial arts movie star Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban, as he is recruited by the thunder god Raiden and Sonya Blade to join Earthrealm's champions against the forces of Outworld, led by the tyrannical emperor Shao Kahn.

The casting of Karl Urban as the fan-favorite character Johnny Cage generated significant attention, given the actor's prominent role in the recently concluded series "The Boys." The sequel introduces several new characters from the video game franchise, including Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Damon Herriman as Quan...