Warner Bros. unveiled new footage of Mortal Kombat II at its CinemaCon presentation, offering the first substantive look at Karl Urban's portrayal of Johnny Cage in the video game sequel. The clip positioned Urban's character as a central figure in the film's action sequences, suggesting a narrative pivot toward the franchise's most recognizable fighter. CinemaCon, the annual theater-industry convention in Las Vegas, serves as a key platform where studios court exhibitors with early footage ahead of wide releases. Warner Bros. used the slot to build exhibitor confidence in the sequel, which carries heightened expectations following the 2021 original's strong streaming and theatrical performance. Urban, best known for The Boys and the rebooted Star Trek films, brings marquee recognition to a role that Cage fans have long anticipated. The casting choice signals Warner Bros. is investing in broader audience appeal for the sequel. Box office performance of the follow-up will test whether the franchise can convert its gaming fanbase into a reliable theatrical draw.
Flipkart will launch a food delivery pilot in Bengaluru by mid-August, charging restaurants a 10-11% commission compared to the 25-35% levied by Swiggy and Zomato. The move targets growing restaurant discontent with incumbent platforms and aims to drive daily engagement across Flipkart's 500 million registered users.
Maruti Suzuki crossed two lakh domestic units in July 2026 for the first time, recording 42.4% year-on-year growth. Total sales including exports and OEM supplies reached 2,41,421 units, with all passenger vehicle segments posting gains.
Air India's net loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, prompting Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the Vihaan.AI turnaround timeline from five years to as long as a decade.
UpGrad's all-stock acquisition of Unacademy, valued at Rs 1,955 crore, is set to close within three weeks after CCI clearance and near-complete investor sign-offs. The deal combines upGrad's upskilling business with Unacademy's test prep and medical education platforms, with Gaurav Munjal staying on as CEO.
