Producer Todd Garner has officially confirmed the release window for the first trailer of the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 2 movie, providing fans with a key update on the sequel’s promotional timeline. Garner teased the trailer’s arrival on June 11, 2025, via X (formerly Twitter), simply captioning an image of himself watching the footage with the word “July.” This announcement sets the stage for a summer teaser drop, building excitement for the film’s theatrical release on October 24, 2025.
The upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 has been rated R for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language,” signaling a continuation of the franchise’s signature intense action and mature themes. Screenwriter Jeremy Slater shared that the movie has been “done for a while” and that the team was waiting for the “right release date and right window” before unveiling the trailer, following successful test screenings that generated fan reactions reminiscent of blockbuster hits like Avengers: Endgame.
Warner Bros. is likely to debut the trailer as a red-band feature, potentially aligning it with the July 11 release of Superman or the San Diego Comic-Con 2025 event scheduled from July 24 to 27. However, due to rating constraints—Superman holds a PG-13 rating—the trailer may instead premiere alongside other R-rated films, such as I Know What You Did Last Summer on July 18 or Weapons on August 8, ensuring an appropriate audience.
The sequel promises the return of key movie characters like Lewis Tan’s Cole Young, Jessica McNamee’s Sonya Blade, and Hiroyuki Sanada’s Scorpion. It also introduces new faces including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn. Directed by Simon McQuoid and penned by Jeremy Slater, the film aims to expand the movie genre of martial arts fantasy with a blend of gritty action and fan-favorite lore.
