Get ready, Mortal Kombat 2 is going to be a bloody action thriller! Mehcad Brooks, who plays Jackson “Jax” Briggs, says the sequel will feature 27 fight scenes, a huge jump from the 17 scenes in the 2021 reboot. “This is the best,” Brooks enthused, adding that the film will hit theaters on October 24, 2025. Let’s find out more about the sequel and Jax’s hype!
Massive Tournament, Bloody Fights
The 2021 Mortal Kombat was a hit on HBO Max and has spawned a sequel. While the first film skipped the tournament, Mortal Kombat 2 is packed with brutal fights between Earthrealm and Outworld. Directed by Simon McQuaid, with a script by Jeremy Slater, the film will feature “long, gory, bloody” fights, according to Lewis Tan (Cole Young). With 27 fight scenes, the film captures the essence of the game franchise.
Brooks told Screen Rant, “There are 27 fights in the film, and we worked really hard to get them perfect.” Producers Todd Garner and E. Bennett Walsh, with McQuaid’s stunt team supporting them, say the fights will be “a new experience.” It will pay homage to the game with signature moves, fatalities, and creative combat.
Jax Rocks: Humor, Power
Jax, a fan favorite from Mortal Kombat II with his bionic arms. In 2021, Brooks portrayed Jax as a serious character, losing his arms in a fight with Sub-Zero. Now, Jax is super powerful with upgraded arms and unlocked arcana. “Jax is in my DNA,” Brooks said, “Jax has humor, beliefs, and amazing fights.” His loyalty to Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), leadership, and cool fights are highlighted. If Sub-Zero returns as a noob cyborg, Jax could settle for a rematch.
Star Cast, New Characters
Tan (Cole), McNamee (Sonia), Ludi Lin (Liu Kang), Tadanobu Asano (Raiden), Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion), and Josh Lawson (Kano) are returning. Newcomers Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Tati Gabrielle (Jade), and Adeline Rudolph (Kitana) join the cast. With 27 fights, they recreate matchups from the game. “Urban is Johnny Cage,” says Lin, “100 times better,” says Tan.
Fights: Gory, creative
27 fights are 10 more than the first film, a feast for fans. “Gory, long fights,” says Tan, adding that the game’s fatalities and moves will come across as cinematic. Brooks says, “The stunt team did a great job,” says. The movie is filled with comedy, heart, and action.
Conclusion
Mortal Kombat 2 delivers epic action with 27 fights, Brooks’ Jacks, and McQuaid’s vision. “This is truly the best,” says Brooks, adding that it will be a blockbuster with comedy, heart, and fights. Watch in theaters on October 24, 2025, and on HBO Max with Telugu subtitles.
Source: Collider