Karl Urban joins the champions as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II, the 2026 sequel. The official synopsis says the champions must stop Shao Kahn’s dark rule from threatening Earthrealm and its defenders. Here’s who plays the characters named in the official synopsis, plus the wider cast listed by Rotten Tomatoes.
Who plays Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II?
Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage. The character joins the champions in the sequel, whose central conflict pits them against the threat of Shao Kahn’s rule. The official synopsis identifies Urban with Cage directly.
Which characters are named in the official synopsis?
The official film synopsis explicitly pairs four cast members with their roles. These are the confirmed pairings stated in that synopsis, rather than a complete cast list.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Karl Urban | Johnny Cage |
| Tadanobu Asano | Lord Raiden |
| Joe Taslim | Bi-Han |
| Hiroyuki Sanada | Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion |
The synopsis names Bi-Han and Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion among the returning figures. It identifies Raiden as Lord Raiden.
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Who else is in the cast, and which characters do they play?
The following additional actor-character pairings come from Rotten Tomatoes’ cast listing, a secondary source, rather than the official synopsis.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Adeline Rudolph | Kitana |
| Jessica McNamee | Sonya Blade |
| Josh Lawson | Kano |
| Ludi Lin | Liu Kang |
| Mehcad Brooks | Jax |
| Tati Gabrielle | Jade |
| Lewis Tan | Cole Young |
| Damon Herriman | Quan Chi |
| Chin Han | Shang Tsung |
| Max Huang | Kung Lao |
| Martyn Ford | Shao Kahn |
What is the story about?
The official synopsis frames the story around the champions’ effort to stop Shao Kahn’s dark rule from endangering Earthrealm and its defenders. The film is based on the video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
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Who made Mortal Kombat II?
Simon McQuoid returned to direct, and Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay. The official film page credits Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, James Wan, Toby Emmerich, and McQuoid as producers. Other listed production credits include Stephen F. Windon (director of photography), Yohei Taneda (production designer), Stuart Levy (editor), Cappi Ireland (costume designer), Rich Delia (casting director), and Benjamin Wallfisch (composer).
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When and where was the movie released?
The official film page gives May 8, 2026, as the North American theatrical and IMAX release date, with international release beginning May 6, 2026. Warner Bros. Italy lists May 6, 2026, for Italy, so the date depends on territory.
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Where can you watch it at home?
The official movie site currently lists Mortal Kombat II as available on Digital and 4K Ultra HD. Availability through a particular retailer or service may vary by location.
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