Without a doubt, Johnny Cage is the most anticipated character appearing inMortal Kombat 2. There will be severalnew characters inMortal Kombat 2, such as Shao Kahn, Kitana, Quan Chi, Baraka, and several more. All of these characters are exciting, but fans have been waiting to see Johnny Cage since the movie poster tease at theend of 2021’sMortal Kombat. At the end of the first film, Cole Young set out to recruit Johnny Cage to be an Earthrealm champion, which means the fan-favorite character will compete in the tournament in the sequel.
TheupcomingMortal Kombat 2will be a very high-stakes movie, since Shao Kahn will invade Earthrealm if Raiden’s champions lose the tournament. Therefore, Johnny Cage and the other Earthrealm warriors will have their work cut out for them in the film. According to early details about the sequel, Johnny Cage might even be the main character inMortal Kombat 2, which makes sense since he will be played by acclaimed actor Karl Urban. Because of this,I’m even more excited to watch Johnny Cage inMortal Kombat 2, and here are six great options for his first opponent:
6Cole Young’s First Meeting With Johnny Cage May Not Go As Planned
Cole Young Was The Main Character In The First Movie
Even though Johnny Cage will fight for Earthrealm in the sequel, it’s not uncommon for allies to fight each other in theMortal Kombatfranchise. Therefore, there’s a chance that Cole Young’s first encounter with Johnny Cage will take an unexpected turn. Since he left to find the Hollywood star at the end of the first movie, Cole Young will seemingly be the first person to meet Johnny Cage in the sequel. However,Johnny Cage’s cocky personality may rub Cole the wrong way.
By the end ofMortal Kombat 2, Johnny Cage will likely undergo some character development and start to get along with the other Earthrealm fighters. However,at the start of the movie, there’s a chance that he may challenge Cole to a fight. If the movie does take this route, then Johnny Cage’s fighting abilities will be shown off very early. This seems like a strong possibility, but there are a lot of other better options for Johnny Cage’s first opponent inMortal Kombat 2.
5Jax Briggs Will Not Like Johnny Cage’s Attitude
Jax Briggs May Stand Up For Sonya Blade In Mortal Kombat 2
If Johnny Cage doesn’t end up fighting Cole Young, there’s still a chance he could take on a different Earthrealm champion: Jax Briggs. After arriving at Raiden’s temple,Sonya and Jax will definitely be wary of Johnny Cage, especially since his personality is somewhat similar to Kano’s, who betrayed them in the first movie. Therefore, there’s a chance that Johnny Cage will make an uncalled-for joke very quickly that may not be received well by characters like Sonya and Jax.
Jax was mostly sidelined in the first movie after losing to Sub-Zero, so this potential fight would also give him some more screen time in the sequel.
If this joke happens to be at Sonya’s expense, I think there’s a strong likelihood that Jax will challenge Johnny Cage to a fightto defend her honor. Jax was mostly sidelined in the first movie after losing to Sub-Zero, so this potential fight would also give him some more screen time in the sequel. There’s also a chance that this fight will lead to Johnny Cage unlocking his arcana before the Mortal Kombat tournament begins. Since all the other characters have already received their powers, this is something that Johnny Cage needs to do quickly inMortal Kombat 2.
4Noob Saibot May Face Johnny Cage After Returning From The Dead
Noob Saibot Will Be A Mysterious Character In Mortal Kombat 2
Speaking of Sub-Zero, he will technically return inMortal Kombat 2. Ahead of the film’s release, it has been confirmed that Lewis Tan will once again appear inMortal Kombat 2, but not as BiHan/Sub-Zero. Instead,Quan Chi will resurrect Bi-Han as the shadow assassin known as Noob Saibot in the sequel. Additionally, there’s a strong chance that characters like Kano, Mileena, and Goro will also be resurrected by the Netherrealm sorcerer in the upcoming movie after dying in the first film.
When the tournament begins inMortal Kombat 2,there’s a chance that all of these resurrected characters will show up together to confront the Earthrealm warriors. If this does happen, then Noob Saibot may step up and challenge one of them to a fight. Johnny Cage and Noob Saibot fighting at the start of the tournament would allow both of them to show off their new abilities. Therefore, this could be a fascinating fight to watch in the sequel.
3Quan Chi Will Be One Of The Strongest Fighters In Mortal Kombat 2
Quan Chi May Be Too Powerful For Johnny Cage
Instead of fighting Noob Saibot, there’s a chance that Johnny Cage (with the help of his cocky attitude) will challenge the sorcerer responsible for bringing several characters back from the dead. If Johnny Cage does end up challenging Quan Chi near the start of the Mortal Kombat tournament, he will likely have to be helped by the other Earthrealm champions. After all,Quan Chi is one of the strongest characters in theMortal Kombatfranchise, and may even emerge as one of the main villains in future movies.
Fans have been waiting to see Quan Chi in live-action since 1997’sMortal Kombat: Annihilation.
Since Quan Chi is such a powerful opponent, there’s a chance the writer of the sequel will keep Johnny Cage away from him. However,it’s also possible that growing overwhelmed and desperate in a fight against Quan Chi will lead to Johnny Cage unlocking his arcana. That is, if he didn’t already unlock his powers at Raiden’s temple. Overall, this fight might be a little too mismatched at the start of the sequel, but it would be great since fans have beenwaiting to see Quan Chi in live-action since 1997’sMortal Kombat: Annihilation.
2Baraka Is One Of The Scariest Mortal Kombat Characters
One Look At Baraka’s Blades Would Terrify Johnny Cage
Since Quan Chi is a major villain in theMortal Kombatfranchise, the upcoming sequel may not pit him against Johnny Cage so soon. However, Baraka would be a great opponent for Johnny Cage at the start of the tournament. Like most Outworld warriors,Baraka would quickly humble Johnny Cage and likely make him rethink his strategy in the Mortal Kombat tournament.
In the video games, Baraka is the leader of the Takartan Horde, who reside in the wastelands of Outworld. As a Takartan, Baraka has razor-sharp teeth, similar to Mileena from the first movie, and blades that stick out of his arms. In most games,Baraka is loyal to Shao Kahn, which suggests the Outworld emperor will rely on him in the upcoming movie. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Baraka is Johnny Cage’s first opponent inMortal Kombat 2.
1Kano Vs. Johnny Cage Is A Dream Matchup For Mortal Kombat 2
Kano & Johnny Cage Have Somewhat Similar Personalities
In mostMortal Kombatgames, Johnny Cage and his outspoken demeanor steals the show. However, since he did not appear in the first movie, Kano was the standout character. In the first film,Kano constantly cracked jokes and bickered with Earthrealm’s other champions until he eventually decided to betray them. Upon returning from the dead inMortal Kombat 2, Kano will definitely be completely loyal to Outworld.
Therefore,Kano will likely be even more of a villain inMortal Kombat 2than he was in the first movie. Since he bickered with her more than anyone else, I wouldn’t be surprised if Kano targeted Sonya in the sequel. However, there’s a chance that Johnny Cage will step in to fight Kano instead. Since they have similar personalities, seeing afight between Johnny Cage and Kanowould be amazing. In fact, I would be thrilled if Kano is Johnny Cage’s first opponent inMortal Kombat 2.
