The Mortal Kombat 2 Blu-Ray Release Is Already Up For Preorder

While Mortal Kombat 2 only recently premiered in theaters, preorders for the bigger--and bloodier--sequel's Blu-ray release are already live at online retailers. While no release date has been confirmed, multiple home video versions of the movie have been announced, including a Walmart-exclusive steelbook 4K edition that's available for $38, and a standard edition that's available in 4K UHD, regular Blu-ray, and DVD formats. Here's a breakdown of each edition available so far.

Walmart's exclusive steelbook edition features a striking selection of images, starting with the film's primary antagonist Shao Kahn on the front and his adopted daughter Princess Kitana on the rear. Open the steelbook edition up, and you'll find a screenshot from the film, featuring Liu Kang facing off against the resurrected Kung Lao. At the time of writing, exact tech specs haven't officially been revealed yet for any of the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 editions, but this version does include a standard Blu-ray copy and a digital streaming key.

Like previous releases, this will likely be a native 4K release with support for the usual features, like Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos. As for the special features, a handful of them will accompany Mortal Kombat 2. These include documentaries on how the storyline was shaped, the expansion of the realms, and a closer look at each warrior featured in the movie.

Mortal Kombat 2 special features

• Mortal Kombat 2; Evolving the Saga
• Building the Realms of Mortal Kombat
• Mortal Kombat 2: Choose your Fighter
• Klose Quarters Kombat
• A "Boon" to Gamers Everywhere

Mortal Kombat 2 will also launch in a standard edition available in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. Like the steelbook edition above, the 4K and regular Blu-ray versions of Mortal Kombat 2 include a digital streaming key and the same selection of special features. Here's where to preorder each version:

Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition preorders:

• 4K UHD -- $28
• Blu-ray -- $23
• DVD -- $18

Continuing shortly after the events of Mortal Kombat, the sequel sees the battle for Earthrealm finally begin. Outworld emperor Shao Kahn will stop at nothing to win the Mortal Kombat tournament so that he can finally invade Earth, and it's up to a handful of chosen champions to step up and thwart the tyrant's schemes. Mortal Kombat 2 features an expanded cast with new and familiar faces in the roster.

One of the big additions to the roster is Karl Urban--who portrays former Hollywood action star Johnny Cage--and several other fan-favorite characters like Kitana, Baraka, and Noob Saibot also appear in the movie.

If you're looking to complete your Blu-ray collection, you can pick up several more Mortal Kombat movies on 4K Blu-ray. A steelbook edition of the 2021 movie is still available through Amazon for $30, and the classic '90s movie adaptations were recently remastered in 4K and are scheduled to be released on June 30. For all of these and more, you can check out our feature on every Mortal Kombat Blu-ray you can buy right now.

And if you'd prefer some cool collectibles instead? These action figures of Sub-Zero and Reptile in their "Klassic" Mortal Kombat costumes will complement your Blu-ray shelf nicely.

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