Mortal Kombat II Lands HBO Max Streaming Date Next Week

The action sequel Mortal Kombat II will begin streaming on HBO Max on July 24, 2026, according to Deadline. The film will then air on linear HBO the following day.

The video game-based film from director Simon McQuoid follows the fan-favorite champions, now joined by Johnny Cage himself, as they battle against the dark rule of Shao Kahn. Karl Urban plays the role of Johnny Cage, with Adeline Rudolph as Kitana and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade among the returning cast.

When does Mortal Kombat II come out on HBO Max?

The film arrives on the streaming service on July 24. This follows its theatrical release in early May 2026, where it opened to a worldwide box office of $63 million, according to Deadline. The film ultimately grossed $129 million globally, according to TMDB.

Who is in the cast?

In addition to Karl Urban, the ensemble includes Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. The film is produced by Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, James Wan, Toby Emmerich, and Simon McQuoid.

Mortal Kombat II is rated R and has a runtime of 116 minutes. It is currently available to rent or buy on digital platforms including Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.