Hold onto your hats, Mortal Kombat fans! It seems the fight isn't even close to being finished, as New Line Cinema has already given the green light to Mortal Kombat III! And get this – Mortal Kombat II isn't even out yet, with its release still more than half a year away. Talk about confidence!
According to a report from Deadline, the studio is bringing back Jeremy Slater to pen the script for Mortal Kombat III. He's the same writer behind the upcoming sequel, taking over from Greg Russo and Dave Callaham. While details are scarce, fans are undoubtedly hoping that Simon McQuoid, who directed both previous films, will return to helm the third installment.
This early greenlighting might seem a bit premature, but it suggests the studio is betting big on the buzz generated by the second movie, especially from online trailer views.
But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's not forget Mortal Kombat II, which is slated to hit theaters on May 15th, 2026. Interestingly, the original release date was supposed to be much sooner! Early reactions to the sequel have been overwhelmingly positive. Slater himself shared his excitement, saying, "I’m so excited for people to see the movie. It’s been done for a while... I have been to those test screenings, which are full of Mortal Kombat fans, and watching them react to it the way I reacted to Avengers: Endgame. They were cheering and jumping out of their seats. Every joke is landing and they are loving it. It’s one of the greatest moments of my life. That’s why you get into this business.”
One of the biggest reasons to get hyped for Mortal Kombat II is the introduction of Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban, joining the returning cast. Expect to see Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), Kano (Josh Lawson), Jax (Mehcad Brooks), and more. Plus, there are new faces like Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) and Jade (Tati Gabrielle).
If Mortal Kombat III does indeed become a reality, it'll demonstrate the continued faith in the film franchise. Remember, back in the '90s, we only got two movies: 1995's Mortal Kombat and 1997's Mortal Kombat Annihilation.
So, what do you think? Are you ready for more Mortal Kombat? Will you be heading to the theaters to see the sequel? Let us know in the comments!
