A seemingly new Mortal Kombat 2 trailer has dropped online, sparking fan speculation about whether the footage from the upcoming film seemingly featuring Karl Urban is real or fake. Originally confirmed in 2022, the film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on October 24, 2025, four years after the first film premiered in 2021. The sequel will expand the movie universe that is based on the popular fighting video game franchise. It will introduce new fighters like Johnny Cage and Kitana to the fray.
So is the Mortal Kombat 2 footage with Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage real or fake? When is the official trailer coming out? Here is all you need to know.
Is the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer with Karl Urban real or fake?
The Mortal Kombat 2 trailer with Karl Urban is fake.
KH Studio, a channel known to post concept trailers, has uploaded the clip. As of this writing, the video has garnered 2k likes and 451.9 million views.
You can check out the fake footage below:
The footage predominantly uses clips from the first Mortal Kombat movie while various AI-generated shots and footage of Karl Urban from The Boys are sprinkled in between. This fake trailer presents a story of Earthrealm’s fighters rising up once again for a new tournament.
Accompanying the footage are various AI-generated voices, which also include a synthetic imitation of Karl Urban’s voice. Although the above footage is fake, fans could be speculating about its authenticity, given that new photos from the film were recently released.
When is Mortal Kombat 2’s trailer supposed to come out?
It is currently unknown when the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer will drop.
However, the recent release of the set photos could mean that the first trailer or teaser is right around the corner and might premiere at CinemaCon, which will be held from March 31. Alternatively, the first trailer could also drop at San Diego Comic Con later this year.
