Mortal Kombat 2 Reviews Split Opinions

After a lengthy wait and a last-minute delay, Mortal Kombat 2 is finally bicycle-kicking its way into theaters this week.

The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat has been promising bigger fights, deeper lore dives, and Karl Urban hamming it up as fan-favorite character Johnny Cage. GameSpot's sister site Metacritic has gathered reviews, with a metascore of 50 from 21 sites. Opinions vary widely, with IGN praising the action and SlashFilm calling it a big surprise.

However, The AV Club and Radio Times criticized it for lacking heart, while Variety found it style over substance. Despite mixed reviews, Karl Urban's performance has been well-received, though the movie's lack of a cohesive story is a common complaint.