naiwa 2026-05-30

In three weeks, the sequel grossed $122.3 million — but the studio is not satisfied with the result.

The "Mortal Kombat" sequel made history as the highest-grossing fighting game adaptation in the entire history of the genre. In three weeks of global release, the film earned $122.3 million, surpassing the final result of the original 1995 film — $122 million.Nevertheless, Warner Bros. and New Line received the outcome without enthusiasm. The expectations were for a stronger start at the beginning of the summer season, especially since critics received the film warmly. Amid weak box office returns, the digital release in the USA was accelerated — the film will be available to buy or rent on streaming platforms starting June 9. Release dates in other countries have not yet been announced.According to the plot, the defenders of Earthrealm once again enter the battle — this time their ranks have been joined by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) and Princess Kitana (Adeline Rudolph). They will face the tyrant Shao Kahn, played by Martin Ford. The stakes are high: a tenth consecutive defeat means complete subjugation of Earthrealm to the forces of Outworld.