The cast of “Mortal Kombat II” have officially kicked off their Australian press tour.
Cast members Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawon, CJ Bloomfield and Ana Thu Nguyen, alongside director and producer Simon McQuoid, hit Sydney today for an official photo and content shoot ahead of a fan screening tonight at IMAX Sydney.
Co-stars Chin Han and Desmond Chiam, as well as producer E. Bennett Walsh, will also be in attendance tonight.
Celebrations will continue tomorrow on the Gold Coast with the official preview screening set to take place at Event Cinemas, Pacific Fair.
The tour celebrates the franchise’s strong ties to Australia, which was filmed extensively on the Gold Coast and backed by Screen Queensland. The sequel is once again directed by Australian filmmaker Simon McQuoid, who returns following the success of the 2021 original. Production also drew heavily on Queensland’s screen industry, with a predominantly local crew contributing to the film’s high-octane action and visual style.
Per the synopsis, “Mortal Kombat II” follows Johnny Cage and other fighters in the “ultimate, no-holds-barred battle” to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said the project underscores the state’s growing reputation as a global production hub. “Our agency is proud to support ‘Mortal Kombat II’ and showcase Queensland as a world-class destination for major international productions,” she said. “This feature highlights the exceptional skills of our local crews and reinforces the State’s reputation as a hub for global screen storytelling.
“The trust that Warner Bros. and New Line place in Queensland as a preferred filming destination is something we don’t take lightly and we are delighted to welcome them back to the sunshine state for the official Australian preview.”
Following the fan events, “Mortal Kombat II” will arrive in Australian cinemas on May 7th.