The much-anticipated sequel, *Mortal Kombat 2*, has given fans their first glimpse at several new characters joining the fray. Entertainment Weekly has unveiled images of Karl Urban as the charismatic Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford as the formidable Shao Kahn, and Adeline Rudolph as the elegant Kitana, alongside the returning Hiroyuki Sanada reprising his role as Scorpion.

Mortal Kombat enthusiasts have been eager to see how Karl Urban, known for his portrayal of Billy Butcher in *The Boys*, would embody the egocentric Hollywood star Johnny Cage. A promotional image shows Urban sporting Cage's iconic hairstyle and sunglasses, striking a classic martial arts pose. In the background, familiar faces Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade can be seen, adding to the excitement.

First looks at Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 2 film:

Karl Urban ➡️ Johnny Cage
Martyn Ford ➡️ Shao Kahn
Adeline Rudolph ➡️ Kitana
Hiroyuki Sanada reprises as Scorpion

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Entertainment Weekly also shared insights from Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series at NetherRealm Studios, regarding Johnny Cage's role in the sequel. "His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores," Boon stated. He described Cage as a "washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing," and praised Karl Urban for adding a fresh twist to the character. Boon hinted at a "ridiculously hilarious" introduction for Cage, while director Simon McQuoid emphasized the balance they sought in the character's portrayal, aiming for depth rather than pure comic relief.

In exciting news for gamers, Entertainment Weekly confirmed that movie-accurate skins for Urban's Johnny Cage, Rudolph's Kitana, and Ford's Shao Kahn will be available in *Mortal Kombat 1* later this year.

Adding to the roster, Damon Herriman will portray Quan Chi, while Josh Lawson and Max Huang make surprising returns as Kano and Kung Lao, respectively, despite their demise in the first film. Boon explained the creative freedom allowed by the franchise's lore, which often sees characters return from the dead: "So we deal with spirits and the NetherRealm and things like that," he said. "There are ways to bring dead characters back."

Rounding out the cast, Tati Gabrielle will take on the role of Jade, and Ana Thu Nguyen will play Queen Sindel. Fans can mark their calendars for *Mortal Kombat 2*, set to hit theaters on October 24, 2025.