Is Mortal Kombat II appropriate for children?

**Mortal Kombat II** is an R-rated action film featuring intense, graphic violence and strong language throughout. The movie includes frequent bloody fight scenes, moderate sexual content, and some frightening imagery that may disturb younger viewers. It's best suited for mature teenagers and adults, not recommended for children under 17.

What age is Mortal Kombat II suitable for?

Our verdict for Mortal Kombat II is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mortal Kombat II safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2026

Rating

Genre

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Synopsis

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Cast

Karl Urban

Johnny Cage

Adeline Rudolph

Kitana

Jessica McNamee

Sonya Blade

Josh Lawson

Revenant Kano

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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