Exciting New Stills from Mortal Kombat II Showcase Scorpion and Baraka

A pair of new promotional images for the highly anticipated sequel, Mortal Kombat II, have been released, offering fans an exciting glimpse at the film's redesigned characters, particularly the fearsome Baraka. Returning to the big screen is the iconic warrior Scorpion, portrayed by Hiroyuki Sanada, alongside a host of other characters, many of whom appeared in the previous installment, despite their fate in the first film.

This sequel marks the debut of Baraka, originally introduced in the second Mortal Kombat video game as a Tarkatan warrior loyal to Shao Kahn. Although Baraka's backstory has been modified in the latest reboot, it is unlikely that the movie will delve deeply into his origins. The newly released trailer hints at an intense combat scene featuring Baraka face-to-face with Karl Urban's Johnny Cage—a potential highlight of the upcoming film.

The latest stills from Bloody Disgusting and Fandango reveal both Baraka and Scorpion in action, generating buzz as the film approaches its release date. Mortal Kombat II promises to deliver high-stakes action, pitting beloved characters such as Johnny Cage and Scorpion against each other in a brutal battle against the looming threat posed by Shao Kahn.

Directed by Simon McQuoid, who returns from the explosive 2021 feature, the film features a notable ensemble cast including Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, and others. Scripted by Jeremy Slater and produced by a talented team led by Todd Garner and James Wan, Mortal Kombat II is set to deliver electrifying action and visuals.

With only a few weeks until its release on October 24, 2025, fans eagerly await the chance to witness this new chapter in the Mortal Kombat saga, a film that promises to captivate both audiences and longtime fans of the franchise.

Source: MORTAL KOMBAT II Stills Feature Scorpion In Action And A Closer Look At The Monstrous Baraka

GET OVER HERE: Hiroyuki Sanada is back as Scorpion in this exclusive look at MORTAL KOMBAT II (@MKMovie) from Bloody Disgusting's Fall Preview: https://t.co/FQPg6vrMN3 pic.twitter.com/etcUzOPJgu

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) August 25, 2025

Baraka makes a memorable entrance in a new exclusive image from #MortalKombatII, voted one of the most anticipated fall movies according to a Fandango survey of over 2,000 moviegoers.

Only in theaters October 24. pic.twitter.com/D2fTImn2Xx

— Fandango (@Fandango) August 26, 2025