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Mortal Kombat II gets streaming date after box office success

The hit video game sequel is heading to streaming following its global theatrical run, with Karl Urban joining the franchise as Johnny Cage alongside a returning ensemble cast.

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Mortal Kombat 2 director says working closely with video game co-creator Ed Boon made the creative process this time around "a lot easier, more satisfying"

Exclusive: Simon McQuoid talks working with Ed Boon and NetherRealm

Total Film

The Mortal Kombat II Director Has Three Favorite Fights, (And I'm Shocked At What's Not Included)

Interesting choices.

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When is 'Mortal Kombat II' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess

Don't want to rush to the movie theater to see "Mortal Kombat II?" Here's when we think you might be able to stream the sequel at home.

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Mortal Kombat II’s Writer Is Already Thinking About Four More Sequels (And Take My Money)

Sign me TF up.

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Sorry, Mortal Kombat II, You Came Close, But I STILL Prefer The 1995 Mortal Kombat Movie. Here's Why.

Lame, or Toasty?

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'Mortal Kombat 2' Ending Explained: How It Sets Up Even Bigger Stakes For 'Mortal Kombat 3'

The ending of 'Mortal Kombat 2' sets the stage for a straightforward adaptation of the 'Mortal Kombat 3' game, which means a full-scale invasion of Earth.

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How Mortal Kombat Went From National Panic to Nostalgic Camp

Even with copious gore, the new movie is too tame to be a controversy. There's a lesson in its trajectory.

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Mortal Kombat II Reviews Have Lots To Say About Johnny Cage, Gory Fights, And A ‘Scene-Stealing Highlight’

The big year in video game movies continues.

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Karl Urban reveals why Mortal Kombat II was the 'most challenging project physically'

Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II, which is based on the hit video game.

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Mortal Kombat 2 producer launches a bizarre attack over negative reviews despite its 74% Rotten Tomatoes score

Todd Garner says some of the reviews are "baffling"

Total Film

"No one is going to laugh at that": Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon says his feedback on a Johnny Cage sequel fight was "dead wrong"

Even Ed Boon gets it wrong sometimes

Total Film

When is Mortal Kombat 2 on streaming? Speculation on the HBO Max release date

Here's when you might be able to watch the beat 'em up sequel at home

Total Film

Mortal Kombat 2 movie reviews are in, and it's being called everything from 'enjoyably violent' to 'depressingly rizzless'

The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat movie tests its might against film critics.

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Mortal Kombat 2 movie reviews say it’s far from a flawless victory, but still ‘dumb fun’

Were you expecting a fatality?

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'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.

Total Film

Mortal Kombat 2 review: "Lands some killer blows, but far from a flawless victory"

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Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon says they had a checklist of what they didn't include in the first movie for the sequel and it felt "immediately more authentic"

They had a list of "must dos" for the movie sequel

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‘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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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Was A Horrible Sequel. Here's Why Mortal Kombat 2 Will Be Much Better

Test your might.

Cinemablend

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.

Total Film

Mortal Kombat 2 star Karl Urban really did one of Johnny Cage's iconic moves, but it was "the most difficult physical challenge" of his career

Yes, Karl Urban actually does the splits in Mortal Kombat 2

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How Hard It Was For Mortal Kombat 2's Karl Urban To Bring Johnny Cage (And His Nutcracker Punch) To Life

The iconic move is coming to the big screen!

Total Film

Positive Mortal Kombat 2 first reactions say it's pure fan service but a "gory good time"

The first reactions are in for the Mortal Kombat sequel

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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.

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