Exclusive: Mortal Kombat 2 Faces Unexpected Obstacle, Causing Major Production Delay

The upcoming SAG-AFTRA actors strike is causing a significant delay for the filming of Mortal Kombat 2. The sequel to the 2021 film features returning cast members Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, and Tadanobu Asano, who will reprise their roles from the video game series. Production for the new movie began in June, but no release date has been announced yet.

According to Variety, the production of Mortal Kombat 2 is now preparing to come to a halt due to the imminent SAG-AFTRA actors strike. This means that filming in Australia for the movie is likely to cease later today. The actors strike will affect numerous ongoing film and television productions, and Mortal Kombat 2 is among them.

What The Actors Strike Means For Mortal Kombat 2's Production

The expected confirmation of the actors' strike by SAG-AFTRA today will halt production on films like Mortal Kombat 2, which involve actors part of the guild. Additionally, actors will be unable to participate in press promotions for their respective films, making it unlikely for the actors of Mortal Kombat 2 to discuss the movie in the near future.

If the looming actors' strike lasts for an extended period, Mortal Kombat 2, despite not having a set release date, may experience significant delays. With filming for the video game movie only recently commencing in June, there are still numerous scenes yet to be produced. This will undoubtedly disappoint fans of the franchise who were eagerly anticipating seeing The Boys star Karl Urban portray Johnny Cage on the big screen.

The duration of the actors strike and the resumption of production for Mortal Kombat 2 remain uncertain. However, it is not the only project affected by the strike; Gladiator 2 and a new Alien TV series will also encounter production difficulties. Given the imminent likelihood of the actors strike, it is expected to significantly delay the continuation of production for Mortal Kombat 2.