Mortal Kombat 2 has delivered a strong follow-up to its theatrical run, becoming HBO Max’s most-streamed movie by a wide margin after arriving on the platform in July. The chart-topping performance follows a worldwide box office total of $129.4 million.
The video game adaptation debuted in theaters on May 8, 2026, before making its way to streaming later in the summer. FlixPatrol’s rankings placed it firmly at No. 1 among movies available on HBO Max.
A solid theatrical run
Mortal Kombat 2 opened with $48 million at the domestic box office. According to Box Office Mojo, the film ultimately earned $79.7 million in North America and added $49.7 million from international markets.
That gave the sequel substantial exposure in cinemas before its HBO Max release, with both domestic and overseas audiences contributing to its total.
Mortal Kombat finds streaming success
The move to HBO Max gave viewers another way to watch the latest big-screen adaptation of the fighting game series. Its commanding position in FlixPatrol’s platform rankings shows that the movie attracted plenty of attention after becoming available at home.
For Mortal Kombat fans, the sequel’s performance spans both major release formats: a nine-figure global theatrical haul followed by a clear streaming victory.
Did you see Mortal Kombat 2 in theaters, or was its HBO Max release your first chance to watch?
