Mortal Kombat II HBO Max Streaming Release Date Announced

HBO Max has exciting news for fans of Mortal Kombat II! The sequel to the popular fighting game movie, directed by Simon McQuoid, will be hitting the streaming platform on Friday, July 24. Plus, for those who prefer an ASL version of the film, you’re in luck – it will also premiere on the same day, showcasing Visual Vernacular, a unique sign language form that tells stories through a mix of ASL, mime, facial expressions, and body movements.

If you miss the streaming release, don’t worry! Mortal Kombat II will debut on HBO linear the following day, Saturday, July 25, at 8pm ET. This movie is the direct sequel to the 2021 hit, which brought a fresh take on the classic fighting game series crafted by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

In case you forgot, the Mortal Kombat franchise, now under the Warner Bros. Games umbrella, has had its fair share of live-action adaptations in the past – from Paul W.S. Anderson’s 1995 version to John R. Leonetti’s sequel in 1997.

After debuting in theaters a couple of months ago and raking in $129.4 million worldwide on an $80 million budget, Mortal Kombat II is finally making its way to streaming platforms. Critics are already giving it a thumbs up, with a solid 65% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to the original’s 55%.

What’s next for Mortal Kombat? Well, there’s talk of a third movie in the works, but details are scarce. And with Paramount now in the mix with the acquisition of Warner Bros., fans may be left wondering about the future of their beloved franchise.

So get ready to dive back into the Mortal Kombat world on July 24 on HBO Max, and be sure to mark your calendars for July 25 if you prefer watching on linear TV. It’s sure to be an action-packed adventure that fans won’t want to miss!