Johnny Cage is BACK -- in another in-fiction movie poster promoting Mortal Kombat II. The live-action theatrical sequel will release its first official trailer tomorrow, but before it does, you can enjoy another sneaky peek at Karl Urban as the tongue-in-cheek action moviestar who boasts some bold credits on his IMDB page. Take a closer look:

Update: Posters are great - but how about a fake trailer to whet your appetite? Karl Urban makes his most convincing case yet as the martial artist moviestar in this mock trailer for Uncaged Fury -- with attire that evokes klassic Cage!

Cage channels his best Tom Cruise on another poster for Uncaged Fury -- one of the many theatrical masterpieces John Carlton (stage name Johnny Cage) lists on his fictional Internet Movie Database page, which can also be seen by scrolling below the Mission: Impossible inspired poster.

Uncaged Fury must be a favourite of the filmmakers: a previously released fake poster gave us our first look at Karl Urban in the iconic sunglasses, which, according to IMDB Frequently Asked Questions, are expensive, price not listed. An ad on the site does suggest that Uncaged Fury sunglasses are sweat-proof, shatter-proof, and cry-resistant though.

Urban's arrival as Johnny has been a much-hyped piece of the sequel to the 2021 live-action reboot, which had controversially omitted the classic original MK character from its pre-tournament plot. The sequel will not only tackle the inciting event, but also unfold the action into Outworld. You can see Johnny, Kitana, and Shao Kahn in preview imaged released to Entertainment Weekly.

The theatrical trailer drops tomorrow, July 17th, at 8:05am PST/11:05am EST. Are you excited for the reveal? What do you hope to see in the preview? Share your reactions to all the latest in the comments below and share your movie fandom in the Media & Merchandise category!

For that fan who purged their collection, or just never acquired a full catalogue, HBO Max has some good tidings! The Mortal Kombat movie catalogue has returned to the Warner Bros streamer, offering hours of action in live-action and animated features! Read on for details:

A subscription to HBO Max will once again grant you access to a veritable festival of kombat as seven movies return to the streaming platform. It includes the beloved 1995 Mortal Kombat directed by Paul Anderson, its 1997 sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, 2021's live-action Mortal Kombat reboot directed by Simon McQuoid, and four Mortal Kombat Legends animated features!

The MK Legends direct to home media animated films explore an alternate version of the Mortal Kombat timeline beginning with the klassic tournament and rivalries of Scorpion's Revenge, conflict in Outworld and with NetherRealm in Battle of the Realms, post-apocalyptic future ruled by Kano in the Kenshi starring Snow Blind, and 1980s-infused action horror comedy that is Johnny Cage's descent into Hollywood Hell - Cage Match [pictured above].

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It's the perfect way to prepare for Mortal Kombat II -- the sequel to 2021's movie franchise re-start that will be released in October. So what will you be watching first? Share your thoughts about the slate in the comments below and delve deeper into MK cinema in the Media & Merchandise category!

Long standing NetherRealm Studios Executive, Shaun Himmerick, has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President overseeing Mortal Kombat and DC games as part of a Warner Bros Games corporate restructuring that formally prioritizes its major franchises. He is one of three studio heads given new senior roles as the company focuses on four tent pole brands. Read on for details:

Variety reports that Himmerick will serve his role under Warner Bros Discovery CEO of Global Streaming and Games, JB Perrette, along with promoted Senior Vice Presidents from WB Games Montreal and WB Games New York, Yves Lachance and Steven Flenory, who will oversee development, production, and tech operations for Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and other gaming & publishing concerns.

It is unclear if Perrette will fulfill the role of former Warner Bros Games President David Haddad, who exited the position in January, or if Himmerick and Lachance assume these responsibilities through their respective fiefdoms.

The restructure addresses the June announcement that Warner Bros Discovery would separate into two companies, with WBD Streaming & Studios retaining WB Games, led by CEO David Zaslav. The restructure did not incur the layoff of staff or any other executives, per Variety's reporting.

Perrette issued a statement via press release: "Our company is home to some of the biggest franchises in the world, and we are optimizing our team structure to develop long-term franchise roadmaps to delight players and fans of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat and DC games. [...] We are very fortunate to have a strong stable of development and technology talent, and Yves, Shaun and Steven are respected leaders with excellent track records in their areas of expertise. I’m looking forward to working closely with them and the team as we work to make the best games possible for our key franchises."

Exactly what this standard corporate rhetoric means for the Mortal Kombat and DC Universe gaming branches remains to be seen. NetherRealm Studios has already moved on to its next project, formally ending Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of expected schedule with the digital release of Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition. The developer continues to support Mortal Kombat Mobile and a mobile version of Injustice 2.

A third-party restoration of klassic Mortal Kombat titles is coming later this year in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, while it is widely speculated the developer may be returning to the DC Universe of characters, which were noted as still under the purview of Himmerick.

It was widely speculated that a third installment in the burgeoning Injustice franchise was in development prior to the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1 after a production manager shared a photo of DC and MK production materials, and a data breach revealed a possible title. It's interesting to note that Injustice is not cited specifically in the restructuring report, possibly reflecting a larger scope for the umbrella.

Injustice has remained relatively quiet in that time. The second game, and a related tie-in comic series, ended in 2018, spawning a single animated feature in 2021 based on the original game. The Injustice universe made a brief return under writer Tom Taylor in 2023 as part of a universe-hopping story in the Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent series.

After his appointment as CEO and Co-Chairman of DC Studios in 2022; filmmaker James Gunn revealed in vague terms that there were plans to connect games to the larger framework for his new unified multimedia DC Universe in film, television, and animation. Although this has included casting actors in live-action and animated roles, the new DC Studios has also accommodated unrelated projects, such as The Penguin series spun out of 2022's The Batman feature film. A sequel to the Matt Reeves directed movie is still planned and in development.

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What do you hope the next step for NetherRealm Studios will be? Do you want to see another Injustice or a fresh take on the DC Comics characters? Share your thoughts in the comments below and look to the future in the Future MK Games & DC Universe categories.

For an age we thought they were treasures lost to time - but at long last the klassics are koming back! Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is set to resurrect all your arcade favourites and more in an extensive retro collection developed by Digital Eclipse. The master kurators are leaving no stone unturned as they deliver an extensive interactive documentary experience to accompany over 20 versions of Mortal Kombat's seminal entries. Watch the announce trailer and get more details:

The long awaited kollection was announced during today's Sony State of Play for the PlayStation 5 & PlayStation 4, with a trailer that showcases and announces restored versions of Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat 4. The trailer also previews behind the scenes material featuring series co-creators Ed Boon & John Tobias, the fabled NetherRealm Studios arcade, and various original development materials. It will also be available for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Wishlist today!

Digital Eclipse have established a deft hand at handling these kinds of retrospective collections, having previously curated the popular Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection, and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Their kredentials with MK also include working on the Game Boy Color port of Mortal Kombat 4, and a 2004 plug-and-play release of the original MK, so it's fitting that among the versions available in the Legacy Kollection will be various handheld titles, including Game Boy Advance releases of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance and Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition! An incomplete list has been provided in a PlayStation Blog, teasing a few secrets still to come. See the list below:

• Mortal Kombat – 1992: Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear
• Mortal Kombat II -1993: Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, 32X
• Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995: Arcade, SNES, Genesis
• Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995: Arcade, SNES
• Mortal Kombat 4 – 1997: Arcade
• Mortal Kombat Advance – 2001: Game Boy Advance
• Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance – 2002: Game Boy Advance
• Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition – 2003: Game Boy Advance
• ???

Of course, every MK fan knows there's no knowledge that is not power, and no ancient secrets will be beyond your grasp in the final release. Rollback Netcode will take various titles online, and with a touch of the button you'll be able to customize your experience by unlocking all secret characters, settings, kodes, and "buried developer menus".

This is truly set to be the ultimate experience for fans of klassic MK, developed in konsultation with an Advisory Kouncil of tenured fans including MK Online's own DArqueBishop and Scott-Howell, with detailed materials exploring the characters and plotlines of the original MK timeline, extensive artifacts and lore from the archives, and creator interviews conducted by Area 5 - the team behind Grounded II: The Making of The Last of Us Part II. MK Legacy Kollection was

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will be released sometime later in 2025. Have you prepared yourself? What do you think of the long-awaited package of lost treasures? What do you hope to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below and dive even deeper into retro with the 2D Kombat Klassics and 3D Kombat Klassics discussion arenas!

The era of peace, tranquility and khaos reaches its ultimate form as Mortal Kombat 1 launches a value packed Definitive Edition! The official launch trailer confirms today's release with all existing downloadable content included in one package, with previously announced movie-inspired skins packed in. Watch for the definitive statement from this latest installment:

Previously announced skins inspired by the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie sequel are the new feature offered with the release of Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition. They include skins for Scorpion, Johnny Cage, Kitana, and Shao Kahn, along with all Kombat Pack and Khaos Reigns downloadable content. The value proposition launches at $69.99 for most versions, with the Nintendo Switch at $59.99. An update to the base game is also available for PC for $59.99.

"An Era built for peace and tranquility is destined to fester with Khaos and deception" according to official description for the new edition, which bundles a tumultuous chapter for the long-running franchise. Although there is no official word at this time, the Definitive Edition is expected to conclude updates to Mortal Kombat 1.

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Will you partake in the Definitive Edition of this latest installment? What do you think of the complete package? Reflect on the latest chapter in the Mortal Kombat 1 category and join the feedback and speculation in the comments below.