Johnny Cage Costume
Channel the Hollywood star turned Mortal Kombat champion with effortless swagger.
Johnny Cage is the charismatic, self-absorbed martial arts movie star from the iconic Mortal Kombat video game franchise. Fans choose this costume for its perfect blend of 90s action-hero style, comfort, and recognizable humor. The look centers around his signature blue-and-black athletic wear, dark sunglasses, and his prized gold award statue.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Johnny Cage costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Johnny Cage costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue and black athletic jacket
A zip-up track jacket in royal blue with black side panels or sleeves, mimicking his classic fighting gear.
DIY: Use a plain royal blue zip-up jacket and use black fabric paint or tape to add stripes along the sleeves.
Black athletic pants
Comfortable black joggers or track pants with a straight or tapered fit.
DIY: Any standard black sweatpants or workout pants from your closet will work.
Black fingerless gloves
Simple black tactical or athletic fingerless gloves to show you are ready to fight.
DIY: Cut the fingers off an old pair of black knit or jersey gloves.
Black sunglasses
Classic dark-tinted black aviator or rectangular sunglasses—his absolute most essential accessory.
Gold award statue
A plastic 6-inch gold trophy resembling an Oscar, which Johnny frequently uses as a prop or weapon.
DIY: Paint a small plastic action figure entirely gold and glue it to a black bottle cap base.
White hand wraps
Athletic hand wraps or white gauze wrapped around the hands and wrists under the fingerless gloves.
DIY: Use strips of torn white cotton fabric or medical gauze.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Johnny Cage costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Wrap your hands and wrists securely with the white athletic wraps, leaving your fingers free.
- 2
Pull on the black fingerless gloves over the wrapped hands.
- 3
Put on the black track pants and the royal blue and black zip-up athletic jacket.
- 4
Put on the black rectangular sunglasses, even if you are indoors.
- 5
Carry the gold award statue in one hand, or tuck it into your waistband for easy access.
- 6
Strike a confident martial arts pose or flash a Hollywood smile to complete the character.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a neat, slicked-back 90s pompadour using strong-hold gel or pomade. Keep facial hair clean-shaven or styled into a very light, neat stubble.
Johnny Cage for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Sonya Blade in her green tactical gear for an iconic Mortal Kombat duo.
- group
- Form a Mortal Kombat tournament roster with friends dressed as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Raiden.
- kids
- A simplified version with a blue track jacket, sunglasses, and a toy trophy makes for an easy kids' costume.
- Plus size
- The athletic track suit style is highly stretchable, comfortable, and accommodating for all body types.
Tips
- Keep the sunglasses on as much as possible, as they are Johnny's signature trademark.
- Practice his iconic 'shadow kick' pose or his cheesy Hollywood thumbs-up for photos.
- This is an incredibly comfortable costume for cold weather since it is a full track suit.
- Write 'CAGE' in bold black letters across the back of the blue jacket for an extra authentic touch.
Johnny Cage costume FAQ
- What are the most important parts of a Johnny Cage costume?
- The absolute essentials are the dark sunglasses, the blue and black athletic jacket, and a gold trophy prop.
- How do I style my hair for Johnny Cage?
- Use a generous amount of pomade or gel to slick your hair back and up into a classic, voluminous 90s action-star pompadour.
- Can I do a shirtless Johnny Cage version?
- Yes, his alternative look features him shirtless with 'CAGE' tattooed across his chest, wearing blue and black fight shorts, hand wraps, and sunglasses.
Did you know? Johnny Cage was originally modeled after action star Jean-Claude Van Damme, particularly his appearance in the 1988 martial arts film Bloodsport.