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Karl Urban's Johnny Cage Joins the Fight in 'Mortal Kombat II'
UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Karl Urban debuts as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2, promising a tournament with fan-favorite fighters and intense battles against Shao Kahn, set for October 24, 2025.
- On July 15, 2025, Ed Boon shared a movie poster for `Uncaged Fury`, starring Johnny Cage, blending retro style with action tropes.
- To build anticipation, the marketing team embraced meta humor, with Warner Bros. kicking off a playful stunt by trolling fans with a fake film reveal, which was well received.
- The poster’s retro look highlights spoofed titles like `Uncaged Fury`, `Hard to Cage`, and `Rebel Without a Cage`, with Boon referencing the poster and DVD in his tweet.
- With the trailer just a day away, fans are buzzing and praising the campaign’s meta humor.
- Looking ahead, the film’s release on October 24, 2025, arrives in theaters and IMAX to sustain hype, with Warner Bros. releasing a fake trailer to boost anticipation.
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