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Mortal Kombat II is given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, infrequent very strong language

Mortal Kombat II is given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, infrequent very strong language
Mortal Kombat II
After the success of the previous Mortal Kombat movies a sequel was going to follow, Mortal Kombat II has been given a 15 age rating for strong bloody violence, infrequent very strong language.

The movie stars Karl Urban who has previously been in I Object and The Sea Beast, it also stars Ludi Lin who has been seen in Aquaman and Mortal Kombat.

The movie is directed by Simon McQuoid who has previously directed the first Mortal Kombat movie in this series.

15 Certificate

Movie Synopsis

Dejected movie star Johnny Cage is enlisted by a group of powerful heroes to fight for the Earthrealm in a series of battles.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Mortal Kombat II
  • BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
  • Reason: strong bloody violence, infrequent very strong language
  • Release date: 8th May 2026
  • Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hours 56 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Simon McQuoid
  • Starring:
    • Karl Urban
    • Ludi Lin
    • Joe Taslim
Mortal Kombat II

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