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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer update, cast details, new characters, game-accurate moments and more
Image via: Warner Bros. Pictures Finally, it has arrived, and it does not hold back. From jaw-dropping fatalities to larger-than-life characters and brutal tournament sequences, the sequel, it would seem, has a thrilling upgrade on the 2021 reboot. To be released on October 24, 2025, the film again has Simon McQuoid at the helm and Jeremy Slater penning the screenplay. Karl Urban Steps into the Cage Topping the sequel is Karl Urban from The Boys, as Johnny Cage-the cocky, washed-up Hollywood actor and martial arts fighter who finally enters the Mortal Kombat universe in full force. While somewhat teased in the closing moments of the first film, Cage is now the focal point, introduced in the trailer with his sarcastic trademark and fan favorite one-liner: "I'm just incredibly handsome." Urban's Johnny Cage comes face-to-face with Kitana's razor-sharp fan, an arena of supernatural chaos, getting dragged unwillingly into the Earthrealm vs. Outworld conflict. Mortal Kombat II | Official Trailer Producer Todd Garner divulged that Johnny Cage was never brought in earlier because they were fearful of the mainstream audience failing to get down with an egotistical, over-the-top lead. New Faces, Familiar Blades Along with Urban, the cast features returning stars like Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, and Joe Taslim, joined by the likes of Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Martyn Ford as an intimidating Shao Kahn. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How To Reduce Debt Over R100,000 (Without Another Loan) ExpertMoney Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Other newcomers include Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel and Damon Herriman as the sorcerer Quan Chi. What makes Mortal Kombat 2 a particularly exciting prospect for hardcore fans are the key locations and characters from the games themselves, such as Edenia, being represented in large-scale sequences shot in IMAX. According to the director McQuoid, this is not just a bigger picture; it is more dangerously bold and far-reaching in scope. "We have gone to new realms and pushed the scale and weirdness of Mortal Kombat to the next level," he said, further teasing that there will be moments crafted for hardcore fans to enjoy exclusively in the IMAX version. Fan Service, Franchise Faith If the trailer is anything to go by, Mortal Kombat 2 is gonna unleash on us what Metal Kombat held back from showing: a proper tournament, crazy deaths, and a whole array of visual references faithful to the game. Jeremy Slater compared the secrecy surrounding test screenings and fan reactions with that of Avengers: Endgame, a very promising sign as to the impact of this sequel. The film coming out in October is surely shaping up its game roots. Get ready, kombat is coming. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Screen Geek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
'Mortal Kombat 2' First Trailer Released
The success of Mortal Kombat following its theatrical release in 2021 meant that a sequel to the blockbuster was inevitable. Now fans will get to see Mortal Kombat II hit theaters later this year, and with its release fast approaching, the first trailer for the sequel has been officially released online. After his absence in the first film of this new series, Mortal Kombat II will finally bring fan-favorite character Johnny Cage into the mix, with none other than The Boys and Dredd star Karl Urban portraying the character. Fans can get a taste of Urban as Johnny Cage in the trailer below, in addition to a wide variety of other characters that will be appearing in the sequel. It's definitely nice to finally see a full trailer for the film, especially with production having first started in 2023. It's been a long time waiting, but if this trailer and the success of the 2021 film are enough of an indication, then Mortal Kombat II should certainly have all of the characters, violence, and humor that fans of the franchise expect to see in a big screen adaptation of this beloved brand. Here's the full official trailer for Mortal Kombat II : Simon McQuoid returned to direct the sequel following his directorial duties on the 2021 feature film adaptation. The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II was written by Jeremy Slater. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage in the sequel with Adeline Rudolph as Kitana. Other cast members include Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jackson 'Jax' Briggs, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han / Noob Saibot, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod, Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel, Max Huang as Revenant Kung Lao, and CJ Bloomfield as Baraka. Mortal Kombat 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 24, 2025. We should have more updates regarding the film in the coming months. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional news regarding the Mortal Kombat franchise as we have it.
Geek Tyrant
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
MOON KNIGHT Creator Says Character's MCU Future Is All in Kevin Feige and Oscar Isaac's Hands — GeekTyrant
It's been a while since Moon Knight wrapped its six-episode run on Disney+, and fans have been left wondering when (or if) we'll see Marc Spector and his many alter egos again in the MCU. According to series creator Jeremy Slater, your guess is as good as his. When asked about the future of the character in the MCU, he told ComicBook: 'Oh, God, I have no idea. If we do, I probably would not be involved. I am trying to launch my directing career. I am hoping to shoot in August. 'We are out to an Oscar-winning actor right now and waiting on his response, so it's very exciting. TV takes you off the board for two or three years.' Slater made it clear that the future of Moon Knight isn't something he's been looped in on. 'If there is another Moon Knight, the ball is in Kevin Feige and Oscar Isaac's court. I don't know the details of their contract. Once Kevin figures out the best way to use that character, what is the right story and who are the right storytellers to bring that to life, I would be shocked if we didn't see him again at some point. 'But, that's me speculating as a fan. I have no inside knowledge. I haven't talked to anyone at Marvel in a couple of years.' Moon Knight debuted in 2022 during Marvel's Phase 4, and since then, the character has been noticeably absent from the larger MCU, aside from a cameo in What If...? Season 3. No signs of him in Avengers: Doomsday, and Oscar Isaac has been quiet about the role ever since. With Marvel now staring down the barrel of Phase 6, and other shows like Loki and Daredevil: Born Again getting multiple seasons or major crossover moments, it's curious that Moon Knight hasn't made another appearance, especially given the show's unique mythology, unique tone, and Isaac's layered performance as a man navigating dissociative identity disorder while also moonlighting as a vigilante wrapped in Egyptian mysticism. For now, all roads point back to Feige and Isaac. Whether or not they choose to bring Moon Knight back into the fold, Slater's words suggest we shouldn't rule him out just yet. 'I would be shocked if we didn't see him again at some point.' Marvel Television head Brad Winderbaum previously explained that the Marvel Cinematic Universe absolutely has future plans for Moon Knight — they just likely won't come in the form of another TV season. Winderbaum explained: 'So I think Marvel Television has happened in waves, and I think Moon Knight happened in a wave of shows that were going to establish characters that would tie-in to the future. And moving forward our priorities have shifted. 'We're making shows as shows that can exist as annual releases, more like television. I would love to see a Moon Knight Season 2, but there are plans for Moon Knight down the road.' It's been rumored that the character could return for three Marvel movies with Avengers: Doomsday , Avengers: Secret Wars , and Midnight Suns . We'll just have to wait and see if there's any truth to those rumors.
Geek Feed
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Looks Like Mortal Kombat II Already Fixed the Problem of the First Movie
We know that the Mortal Kombat reboot kind of had a hard time during release since it was around the tail-end of COVID, but the movie managed to be successful enough to warrant a sequel. That being said, the first movie wasn't perfect, and here was still a lot of issues; but it looks like the sequel is going to be addressing those problems and then some. In a recent talk with ComicBook, writer Jeremy Slater has confirmed that Mortal Kombat II will be 'funnier and bigger' than the first movie—also, there will actually be a tournament this time. 'I am so excited for people to see the movie. It's been done for a while,' says Slater, 'I have been to those test screenings, which are full of Mortal Kombat fans, and watching them react to it the way I reacted to Avengers: Endgame. They were cheering and jumping out of their seats. Every joke is landing and they are loving it.' With the original games being considered as homages to B-level martial arts movies, a lot of fans had criticized the reboot for 'taking itself too seriously.' With the new tone and inclusion of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), it was probably easier for the sequel to actually be more lighthearted alongside the gore and violence. As far as the tournament goes, it's unclear if this one will be run by Shang Tsung or Shao Khan, but Slater did say that they didn't want to hold on to that until the final movie. 'I was adamant that we had to have this tournament in the movie. We can't make people wait another movie and then be like, 'Come back for the finale.' It was finding a structure to make the tournament as satisfying as you want it to be because this had years of build-up,' says Slater. Fingers crossed they manage to pull it off. Catch Mortal Kombat II when it comes to cinemas on Oct. 24.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four co-writer tried to have "a classic Galactus" as the "big bad" in the 2015 Marvel movie, but "internal push back" stopped it
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The co-writer of 2015's Fantastic Four, Jeremy Slater, has talked about the MCU's upcoming take on Marvel's First Family – and Galactus. "I'm excited. I like the fact that they are taking a big creative swing," he told ComicBook. "They are telling a multiverse story, with a different world and a different set of heroes. It looks like they are bringing them in collision with our Marvel Cinematic Universe. I think that is a smart angle. I think they are getting Galactus right. "I wanted to make him our big bad and there was some internal push back," he continued. "First, he was our big bad. Then, he was just going to appear in one scene. Then, he was only appearing in the post-credits scene. Coming off the Galactus cloud from [2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer], which I was one of those fanboys probably bitching on Ain't It Cool News back then about how he was a fucking cloud, I was excited to bring back a classic Galactus and have that Jack Kirby design. It looked like they've accomplished that, so I can't wait to see him in real life." The first look at Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps came from a very unlikely place – a Snapple promotion. He certainly looks very comic accurate. "The most epic of the most epic that you can imagine," producer Grant Curtis has said of the villain. "Because that's the global stakes we're dealing with, the universal stakes we're dealing with," he continued. "That's Galactus. When Galactus's gaze comes across your planet, you're not in a good spot. I think that's as big of a scope and scale you could ever ask a villain to bring with him or her. And that is what Galactus brings... One of the beautiful things about working with Kevin Feige and with [director] Matt Shakman, they are totally in on sci-fi." The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters this July 25. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else that's on the way.
