Mortal Kombat II (2026) was filmed entirely in Queensland, Australia, at various outdoor and indoor locations. A primary shooting location was Village Roadshow Studios in Gold Coast, with principal photography beginning June 22, 2023. The highly awaited sequel to the long-running Mortal Kombat video game franchise. The storyline is expected to dive deep into the franchise’s signature martial art mythology and tournament storyline. This is the perfect read for you if you have been wondering about the filming locations of Mortal Kombat II (2026).
“Mortal Kombat II” (2026) was filmed in Queensland: Here’s the full breakdown
The picturesque locales of Queensland were the primary filming location for Mortal Kombat II (2026). The movie turned the Australian state’s breathtaking locations (especially Gold Coast) into Outworld, Earthrealm, and a variety of other backgrounds for the fights. The production started in 2023, but with the SAG-AFTRA writers’ strikes, shooting was temporarily halted before starting again in November 2023 and wrapping up in January 2024.
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Cast, trailer, release date, and more
Mortal Kombat II (2026), releasing in theatres on May 8, 2026, is directed by Simon McQuoid, who also produced the film. The star cast includes Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Jessica McNamee as Blade, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada and Hanzo Hasashi, Johannes Taslim as Bi-Han, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, among others. For the official Australian premiere preview on May 5, 2026, the cast and director of the movie returned to Gold Coast.
Production timeline
- 2022: Sequel officially enters development.
- Early 2023: Pre-production phase and casting announcements.
- June 2023 to January 2024: Filming begins and concludes
- 2024 to 2025: post-production and VFX work
- 2026: Theatrical release on May 8
Village Roadshow Studios: Where Outworld was built
Village Roadshow Studios, located in Oxenford on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, is renowned as a facility where expansive sets are often built for big-budget movies and series. Mortal Kombat II (2026) extensively used the facility’s sound stages and more while filming.
What else has been filmed here
Movies such as Thor: Ragnarok, Aquaman Godzilla vs. Kong, San Andreas, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, BeastMaster, The Lost World, and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis have been shot at Village Roadshow Studios.
Outdoor Queensland locations used in “Mortal Kombat II (2026)”
The movie was also filmed in the surrounding Gold Coast region, with some coastal locations doubling up as Brazil-inspired sequences. Production crews were spotted filming in Brisbane as well, on Adelaide Street, for exterior scenes. Brisbane’s King George Square was also roped in for a few large-scale public sequences. Areas around South Bank, Brisbane, were used as well, especially the urban cityscape and riverside spots, for creating realistic-looking backdrops for the fantasy-heavy action flick.
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How the sequel’s locations differ from the 2021 original
While Mortal Kombat 2021 was filmed entirely in South Australia, Mortal Kombat II (2026) was filmed mostly in Queensland. The first instalment was filmed in Port Adelaide, black Hill Quarry, Mount Crawford and Adelaide Studios, and showcased a lot of indoor locations. The sequel, however, is more likely to use a lot of outdoor locations to recreate the fantastical combat grounds that fans are more used to in the video games. The 2026 sequel features tournament fights in places that resemble the arenas of the video games, including the Living Forest, the Dead Pool, and Kahn’s Arena.
Visiting the “Mortal Kombat II (2026)” filming locations
Getting to Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta is the primary airport serving the city. Other major airports in Queensland include Brisbane International Airport, Cairns International Airport, and the Sunshine Coast International Airport.
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What to do while you’re in the Gold Coast
- Check out native Australian wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Surf at Surfer’s Paradise Beach.
- Take in 360-degree views of the coastline from the SkyPoint Observation Deck.
- Enjoy a picnic at Burleigh Head National Park.
- Go kayaking at Tallebudgera Creek.
- Visit the massive Pacific Fair Shopping Centre for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- Spend a day at one of the many theme parks in Gold Coast, including Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, and Wet’n’Wild.
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