Earthrealm, be prepared to witness Scorpion and Bi-Han’s rivalry continue on the big screen. Fans of the widely popular video gameMortal Kombatare in for a ride as the upcoming adaptation,Mortal Kombat II,will give fans another peek into the conflict betweenScorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Bi-Han aka Sub-Zero/Noob Saibot (Joe Taslim)as they battle it out.
Bi-Han’s appearance in the sequel was teased at the end of the first movie whenSub-Zero died and his body was claimed by Shang-Tsung. As fans kept speculating how and when that will happen, in a new interview withComicBook, producer Todd Garner teased, “In the decades of Mortal Kombat lore,the relationship between Scorpion and Bi-Han, the original Sub-Zero, has unfolded as a story of violence, betrayal, and vengeance.” He further explained:
“Scorpion, of the Shirai Ryu clan, is haunted by the tragic murders of his family at the hands of Bi-Han. Following his own death, Scorpion’s spirit transforms into a merciless wraith, consumed by an insatiable thirst for revenge. As Scorpion relentlessly pursues Bi-Han, their intertwined destinies make their rivalry one of the most compelling storylines in the entire Mortal Kombat franchise.”
For the uninitiated, inMortal Kombatlore, Bi-Han, the man known as Sub-Zero, always finds a way to come back from death. When Sub-Zero died, he resurrected as Noob Saibot, who can wield darkness and shadowy powers, which allows the conflict between him and Scorpion to continue.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Brings Johnny Cage to the Fold
While the original movie missed out on the opportunity to add one of the most iconic characters from the video game lore, Johnny Cage, the sequel made up for it with the perfect casting ofThe BoysstarKarl Urban. As the Earthrealm gets its best defender,Mortal Kombat IIwill follow fan favorite champions in a no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Along with Urban as Johnny Cage, the movie also castsAdeline Rudolph,Jessica McNamee,Josh Lawson,Ludi Lin,Mehcad Brooks,Tati Gabrielle,Lewis Tan,Damon Herriman, withChin Han,Tadanobu Asanoas Lord RaidenJoe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.
Mortal Kombat IIis scheduled to be theatrically released on June 09, 2025. Check out the trailer above and stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
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