Though Mortal Kombat 2 is still months off from a theatrical release, a third film is in the works. Screenwriter Jeremy Slater confirmed this at a panel during New York Comic Con (as reported by IGN).
“Our friends at New Line and Warner Bros. are so happy with this movie. They are so excited, they are so convinced that there is a giant fan base waiting for it, they’ve already hired me to start writing the next installment.”
Of course, nothing else is known about the third film or how it will build on the second. Mortal Kombat 2 premieres on May 16th, 2026 and features Karl Urban headlining as Johnny Cage. Other notable stars include Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, all of whom are debuting in the film franchise for the first time.
As for NetherRealm’s video game franchise, it’s currently on the back burner following the end of support for Mortal Kombat 1 (which sold over 6.2 million copies as of August). The studio is allegedly working on Injustice 3 based on the DC Universe. Stay tuned for updates in the meantime.
