Paramount PicturesStreet Fighter is gearing up for Round 2 on the big screen, and while the journey has already seen some unexpected twists, it’s now taking shape. From a wild first trailer to confirmed casting, here’s everything we know about the upcoming live-action movie.
Originally announced in April 2023, the new video game adaptation comes from Legendary Pictures, which secured the rights to develop both a Street Fighter movie and TV series based on Capcom’s iconic fighting franchise.
At first, the project seemed like a perfect match: Danny and Michael Philippou – the directors behind horror hit Talk to Me – were tapped to bring the story to life after creating their own viral Street Fighter short years prior.
But in June 2024, the duo stepped down due to scheduling conflicts, shifting focus to their latest A24 film Bring Her Back. Now, Bad Trip filmmaker Kitao Sakurai is in the director’s chair, and some surprising names have joined the cast.
Street Fighter live-action movie release date
CapcomWhen the Philippou brothers were on board, the live-action Street Fighter movie had a release date of March 20, 2026. However, this has since changed to an official release date of October 16, 2026.
The film was initially delayed after Sony, the distributor, removed the upcoming release from its calendar. Although there was no official reason given for the delay, it’s likely down to the new movie changing directors.
But there’s another potential explanation: at the end of 2024, Sony and Legendary Pictures’ distribution deal came to an end and they chose not to renew it. A few months after the deal ended, Sony pulled the Street Fighter film from its schedule.
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Whatever the case may be, it’s now fully entering production with a release for fall 2026.
Who’s in the cast?
At The Game Awards in December 2025, Paramount and Legendary’s Street Fighter movie revealed 17 character posters with the cast on display, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Jason Momoa as Blanka.
You can check out the full confirmed cast members and the characters they’re playing below:
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Eric Andre as Don Sauvage
- Rayna Valladingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
- Kyle Mooney as Marvin
Deadline confirmed that The Life of Chuck star David Dastmalchian has landed the role of the Street Fighter movie’s villain, M. Bison, back in July 2025.
The news arrived shortly after Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was added to the cast as Balrog, a disgraced boxer and longtime enforcer of the villainous Shadaloo organization.
The rapper will join Jason Momoa, who’s playing Blanka, the wild, electric-powered fighter known for his green skin, feral attacks, and tragic backstory.
What’s it about?
Paramount PicturesAs you’ll be able to tell from the extensive cast list, the Street Fighter movie will be a true ensemble piece rather than a single-fighter storyline, bringing its iconic characters together for a globe-spanning showdown.
The official synopsis reads, “Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury.
“But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!”
Adapting Street Fighter has always been a tricky task: the games offer rich lore and unforgettable characters, but stitching them into a cohesive narrative on screen hasn’t always worked (see the so-bad-it’s-good 1994 film, or the so-bad-its-terrible Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li).
One of the biggest challenges is tone. Street Fighter is often goofy and over-the-top, which can be tough to translate into live-action without losing the heart of the story, so getting it right requires a clear creative vision.
Recent video game adaptations like The Last of Us and Sonic the Hedgehog have shown there is a path forward if the tone matches the source material and the characters come first. Judging by the recently released first trailer, the filmmakers seem to understand the tone Street Fighter needs.
The footage leans into a heightened, stylized world – not full parody, but not gritty realism either.
Is there a Street Fighter trailer?
Yes, the first official teaser trailer was unveiled at The Game Awards 2025. Clocking in at 45 seconds and described as a “sneak peek”, it doesn’t giveaway too much, but we do get to see the cast and characters in action:
The trailer showcases exaggerated fight choreography – it’s colorful, packed full of energy, and over-the-top yet self-aware. Many fans agree, with one writing, “I’m glad they leaned into the over the top stupid. Looks great.”
“This looks so unserious and I love it,” said another, while a third added, “Like how it’s doesn’t look likes it trying to take it’s self too serious just because it’s a live action movie.”
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