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Mortal Kombat II review – junky game-to-movie sequel offers more of the same

A follow-up to 2021’s gory big-screen adaptation of the much-played fighting game might finally show us the tournament but it’s all far too unexciting

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'Mortal Kombat 2' Review: Better Than The First Movie In Every Way

'Mortal Kombat 2' Review: Better Than The First Movie In Every Way

The sequel to the 2021 reboot, the bone-crunching action spectacle of 'Mortal Kombat 2' surpasses its predecessor in virtually every way possible.

‘Don’t mess it up’: Karl Urban says even his sons warned him about Johnny Cage pressure in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’

‘Don’t mess it up’: Karl Urban says even his sons warned him about Johnny Cage pressure in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’

At the Mortal Kombat 2 press conference, the cast answered our question about fan expectations going into the sequel and whether they felt any added pressure following the first film.

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How Leonardo DiCaprio And Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Was The (Wild) Inspiration Behind One Of Mortal Kombat II's Best Scenes

Karl Urban explained how Leo inspired Johnny Cage.

How Mortal Kombat II’s Director Is Giving Me Hope We'll See An Iconic Fatality Not Featured In The First Movie

Please let this happen.

Mortal Kombat 2 will embrace the more "outrageous" side of the fighting franchise: "It's a purposeful swing into the crazy"

Director Simon McQuoid wants to improve on the 2021 original

'I Think It's Worse.' Mortal Kombat II Star Got Real About 'The Goal' Of The Sequel's Fatalities, And Sign Me Up

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'Don't Be Too Upset': Mortal Kombat 2 Star Teases Big Character Deaths And 'More Fatalities'

'Don't Be Too Upset': Mortal Kombat 2 Star Teases Big Character Deaths And 'More Fatalities'

Mortal Kombat III confirmed by writer as well as new footage of Baraka in Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat III confirmed by writer as well as new footage of Baraka in Mortal Kombat II

Screenwriter confirms "they've already hired me to start writing the next installment."

Mortal Kombat III already in the works

Mortal Kombat III already in the works

Mortal Kombat III is already in the works, despite the second movie in the franchise not having been released yet.

Mortal Kombat 2 is as much about Kitana as it is about Johnny Cage: "They go in and out of each other throughout the movie"

Mortal Kombat 2 is as much about Kitana as it is about Johnny Cage: "They go in and out of each other throughout the movie"

Karl Urban's Johnny Cage will be sharing the spotlight with Adeline Rudolph's Kitana in the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel movie

Mortal Kombat 2 director teases the return of characters that were killed in the first movie: "There are ways to bring dead characters back"

Mortal Kombat 2 director teases the return of characters that were killed in the first movie: "There are ways to bring dead characters back"

The sequel will "deal with spirits" for these surprising comebacks

Mortal Kombat 2’s Karl Urban Celebrated Returning To Set With Cute Instagram Post

Mortal Kombat 2’s Karl Urban Celebrated Returning To Set With Cute Instagram Post

Mortal Kombat 2 is back in production, and Johnny Cage actor Karl Urban went on Instagram to celebrate the return to set.

Mortal Kombat 2 Casting Continues To Heat Up By Finding Its Kitana Actress

Mortal Kombat 2 Casting Continues To Heat Up By Finding Its Kitana Actress

Following news of who’ll play Johnny Cage and Jade in Mortal Kombat 2, now it’s been revealed who’s been selected to bring Kitana to life.

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Mortal Kombat 2 finds its Kitana

Adeline Rudolph is headed to Earthrealm

5 Mortal Kombat Fighters Who Need To Appear In The R-Rated Sequel (Besides Johnny Cage)

Mortal Kombat 2 will begin filming this summer, and there are some fan favorite character who need to join the bloody fun.

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Mortal Kombat film sequel is reportedly bringing back the original director

Simon McQuoid will likely be in the director's chair again for more high-octane fisticuffs.

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