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A new image fromMortal Kombat 2offers the best glimpse yet at the introduction of a major character from the games. Currently slated for an October 2025 release, filming on the sequel officially wrapped in January this year with several new faces added to the cast. In addition to Karl Urban’s introduction as the first generation fighter Johnny Cage,Mortal Kombat 2’s impressive character rosteralso includes Jade (Tati Gabrielle), Kitana (Adeline Rudolph), Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford), Queen Sindel (Ana Thu Nguyen), King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam), Quan Chi (Damon Herriman), and Baraka (CJ. Bloomfield).
Taking to Twitter/X, video game franchise co-creatorEd Boon, shareda new photo of Rudolph’s Kitana, with a focus on her iconic razor-edged fan and its intricate detailing. Check it out below:
Claiming to have taken the photo fromMortal Kombat 2producer Todd Garner’s phone during a recent screening of an unfinished cut, this latest image comes on the heels of Garner releasing his own series of behind-the-scenes shots that were taken during filming.
Princess Kitana Could Be The Key To Mortal Kombat 2’s Depiction of Outworld
2021’s Mortal Kombat Only Hinted At The Franchise’s Otherworldly Threat
With the events of 2021’sMortal Kombatreboot only hinting at the threat posed by Outworld, her introduction likely indicates a much greater exploration of the otherworldly realm.
Originally introduced in 1993’sMortal Kombat IIvideo game,Kitana plays a pivotal role in the franchise’s rich mythologyand the story of the hostile realm known as Outworld. Depicted as the adopted daughter of Outworld’s Emperor Shao Kahn, and the biological daughter of the defeated King of Edenia, Jerrod, her character played a crucial role in helping the Earthrealm warriors overcome Kahn’s plans for his continued conquest. With the events of 2021’sMortal Kombatreboot only hinting at the threat posed by Outworld, her introduction likely indicates a much greater exploration of the otherworldly realm.
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Moreover, whileMortal Kombat 2’s cast roster has grown exponentially since the first movie, most of the sequel’s new characters bear some kind of direct relationship to Rudolph’s Kitana. From Gabrielle’s Jade serving as her loyal bodyguard, to the appearance of her biological parents Sindel and Jerrod, the movie’s casting would suggest that thedetails ofKitana’s tragic originand ultimate betrayal of her adopted fatherand liege lord will likely become one ofMortal Kombat 2’s main storylines.
While many established fans are eager to see whatUrban does with his version of Johnny Cage, Boon’s latest tease would suggest that they should probably be paying closer attention to Rudolph’s introduction to the franchise instead. As one of the most important characters in the original source material, her forthcoming appearance inMortal Kombat 2will likely see the story become far more complex and intriguing than what was first introduced in 2021’sMortal Kombatand its emphasis on Scorpion’s bloodline.
Mortal Kombat II
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Mortal Kombat II: A sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat, this movie continues the saga of Earth’s champions as they face new threats from the Outworld. Building on the original’s mythical universe, the film delves deeper into the lore of the Mortal Kombat tournament and its legendary fighters.
