Simon McQuoid Talks Bigger Battles, Higher Stakes & Mortal Kombat II Spectacle

Hollywood First Look is with director Simon McQuoid chatting about Mortal Kombat 2, the sequel dives into the fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

In this exclusive interview, they share (and more):

What was the most satisfying being able to level up in the sequel

Balancing spectacle with making the audience care who survives

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05/22/26 S10:E41 Broadcast Package