Mortal Kombat 2 Sets July HBO Max Streaming Date Following Box Office Run
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Mortal Kombat 2 is heading to HBO Max on July 24 following a $129 million global box office run, with its streaming performance likely determining the future of Mortal Kombat 3.
Following a strong theatrical run that pulled in $129 million globally, Warner Bros. has announced that Mortal Kombat 2 is officially making its way to HBO Max on July 24. Director Simon McQuoid has referred to this upcoming streaming debut as the start of the film's full life cycle, which will ultimately dictate whether Warner Bros. greenlights a third installment in the franchise. Fans who missed out on the May theatrical release or skipped the June digital drop can also look forward to a physical 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release arriving just days later on July 28.
Opening to a domestic box office of $48 million back in May, the sequel ultimately grossed $79.7 million domestically alongside $49.7 million internationally against an estimated $80 million budget. While critics offered a mixed consensus, the fighting game community largely embraced the sequel for its heavy focus on fan-favorite characters, brutal and game-accurate Fatalities, and standout additions to the cast like Karl Urban as Johnny Cage.
Whether we see a Mortal Kombat 3 depends heavily on how the sequel performs on streaming and home video platforms over the coming months. For now, players and moviegoers alike can dive into the action from home later this month and see how the sequel's cliffhangers set up the potential future of the cinematic universe. For the full breakdown of the box office numbers and release details, you can read the original report on Polygon.
Tags: Mortal Kombat 2, HBO Max, Movies, Gaming Culture, Warner Bros
Original article: Polygon