Mortal Kombat 2’s release date delay might give it a better shot at the box office.
Just a couple months ahead of its original October 24 release date, Mortal Kombat 2 has been delayed to May 15, 2026, as reported by Deadline. However, the delay apparently isn’t due to production-related setbacks. According to Deadline, the release date was moved mainly for box office reasons.
By bumping Mortal Kombat 2 back to May, the film may be able to get more attention—and therefore box office cash—during the early summer release window, rather than the more crowded October window it was originally slated for. It’s possible there were other factors that contributed to the delay, but it sounds like the main concern was giving the film more box office breathing room.
