‘Mortal Kombat II’ Streaming: When Movie Should Arrive On Digital And HBO Max

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Mortal Kombat II’ Streaming: When Movie Should Arrive On Digital And HBO MaxByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 05:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary"Mortal Kombat II," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 adaptation, has premiered in theaters this weekend, grossing $5.2 million in Thursday previews. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the R-rated film features Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, a washed-up action star with a martial arts background, who joins Lord Raiden's team to combat Emperor Shao Khan and save the realms. While currently exclusive to cinemas, the movie is projected to hit digital PVOD platforms around June 9 or June 23, adhering to Warner Bros.' standard one-month or extended six-week release window. Following this, it is anticipated to arrive on HBO Max for subscription streaming between July 24 and July 31, consistent with the studio's typical 77-84 day theatrical-to-SVOD schedule.Show More "Mortal Kombat 2" key art.Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line CinemaMortal Kombat II, the sequel to the 2021 adaptation of the blockbuster Midway video game of the same name, is new in theaters this weekend before it heads to streaming this summer.Directed by Simon McQuoid, Mortal Kombat II made $5.2 million from 3,200 North American theaters in preview screenings on Thursday. The film expands to 3,500 venues domestically on Friday.Forbes‘Michael’ Poised To Pass $500 Million Globally In Its Third WeekendBy Tim LammersKarl Urban (The Boys) stars in Mortal Kombat II as Johnny Cage, a washed-up action movie star from the 1980s and 1990s who is approached after a not-so-successful appearance at a fan convention by the ethereal thunder god Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano) and his team of fig...