"Street Fighter": Action-Packed Reboot Movie Will Rock Cinemas in 2026, Here's What to Expect!

This latest Street Fighter film is set in 1993, taking audiences back to the classic era where Ryu and Ken Masters, two estranged Street Fighters, are once again drawn into a fierce battle.

They are recruited by the mysterious Chun-Li to participate in the next World Warrior Tournament, a "brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury" tournament that promises intense, non-stop action.

Each character will be tested to their limits in a ruthless fighting arena.

However, behind the frenzy of this battle royale, a larger, deadly conspiracy lurks that forces Ryu and Ken to face each other and confront the "demons of their past."

If they fail, the consequence is "GAME OVER!", indicating the extremely high stakes.

The Street Fighter film features a diverse ensemble cast, consisting of actors, professional wrestlers, and musicians.

Andrew Koji will play Ryu, while Noah Centineo has been cast as Ken Masters, and Callina Liang will appear as Chun-Li, completing the main trio that will drive the storyline.

Additionally, Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i will play Akuma, and Jason Momoa will play Blanka, bringing new dimensions to iconic characters.

David Dastmalchian will play M. Bison, Cody Rhodes will play Guile, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will play Balrog, promising strong performances from both villains and heroes.

Other cast members include Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, and Orville Peck as Vega.

Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe, and Kyle Mooney as Marvin also round out the cast.

The first teaser trailer for the Street Fighter film was released at The Game Awards 2025, sparking great excitement among fans.

The 45-46 second trailer provides a glimpse of the characters and the action to be presented.

Alongside the trailer, several character posters were also released, showcasing the eye-catching visuals.

The teaser has been described as "bonkers," "goofy," and "proudly unhinged," suggesting that the film won't take itself too seriously.

It is expected to embrace the "wild, stylish, and over-the-top" nature that makes the Capcom game franchise so fun and iconic.

The trailer also features numerous references to the original game, including signature moves, music, and even a scene where someone beats up a car, a scene is from the famous bonus level from Street Fighter II, as a nostalgic touch that longtime fans will surely appreciate.

Previous live-action adaptations, such as the 1994 "Street Fighter" film and 2009's "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li," were generally considered disappointing.

Legendary Entertainment acquired the live-action film and television rights to the Street Fighter franchise from Capcom in April 2023.

Since then, the project has entered active development, with Capcom serving as a co-producer. The direct involvement of the game developer is expected to ensure fidelity to the source material.

Kitao Sakurai, best known for his work on "Bad Trip," is slated to direct the film, while Dalan Musson is responsible for the screenplay.

Danny and Michael Philippou were previously in talks to direct, but withdrew in June 2024.

Sakurai then joined the project in February 2025.

Casting began in May 2025, followed by principal photography, which took place from August to November 2025 in Australia.

The tight production schedule demonstrates the commitment to delivering the highest quality to audiences.

The film was originally scheduled for release on March 20, 2026, by Sony Pictures Releasing, but that date changed after Legendary's deal with Sony expired in November 2024.

Paramount Pictures then took over distribution rights in September 2025, setting a new release date of October 16, 2026.