Overview
The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Simon McQuoid, this 2026 action fantasy continues the video game-inspired saga as its fan-favorite champions, now joined by Johnny Cage, are drawn into a brutal, high-stakes tournament. The fighters must confront one another and rally against the dark tyranny of Shao Kahn, whose ambitions threaten Earthrealm and all who defend it. Packed with martial-arts spectacle, supernatural powers and the franchise's signature over-the-top combat, the film blends action, adventure and fantasy on a grand scale. Fans of the games and viewers who enjoy stylized, hard-hitting fantasy battles will find plenty to enjoy. It currently holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.0/10.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Karl Urban
Johnny Cage
Adeline Rudolph
Kitana
Ludi Lin
Liu Kang
Jessica McNamee
Sonya Blade
Lewis Tan
Cole Young
Josh Lawson
Kano
Martyn Ford
Shao Kahn
Mehcad Brooks
Jax
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Movie Info
Release Date
May 6, 2026
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
R
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director