Mortal Kombat 2, the highly anticipated sequel, is delaying its release from October 24, 2024 to May 15, 2026. This decision comes despite a record-breaking 107 million views for its red-band trailer. The studio believes a May release will be more profitable, avoiding competition with other films during the Halloween season. May proved successful for Warner Bros. earlier this year. The sequel features a star-studded cast including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, and promises a thrilling battle against Shao Kahn.

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