Street Fighter 2026: Live-Action Movie Trailer Released, What Can We Expect?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The first official trailer for the live-action film adaptation of Street Fighter 2026 was released on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

This high-energy preview promises a thrilling, large-scale martial arts spectacle, complete with intense fight sequences and a strong nostalgic nod to the original games, released by Capcom in 1987.

The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 16, 2026.

Legendary Pictures and Capcom are co-producing the film, with Paramount Pictures distributing.

Director Kitao Sakurai, best known for his work on the Twisted Metal adaptation, is helming this ambitious project.

The first trailer for Street Fighter 2026 immediately captured global attention, offering a glimpse into the World Warrior Tournament and its reimagined iconic characters.

The film's tone is described as a blend of nostalgia and modern cinematic storytelling, with a distinctive "pulpy" and "neon-drenched" style.

The trailer's music is also a topic of discussion, featuring an unreleased version of Tupac Shakur's "Ambitionz Az a Ridah" ​​before transitioning to "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes, performed by Ken, played by Noah Centineo.

Various references to classic games are also included, such as Ken beating up a car, Zangief's signature move "Spinning Piledriver," and the use of sound samples from Street Fighter 2.

Street Fighter 2026 is scheduled for release in theaters in the United States on October 16, 2026.

Legendary Pictures and Capcom are producing the film, while Paramount Pictures will handle global distribution.

The film was initially delayed from its scheduled March 2026 release by Sony Pictures Releasing, before Paramount Pictures acquired distribution rights in September 2025.

While a theatrical release has been confirmed, the film's potential streaming debut will still depend on box office performance, with a potential release on Paramount+ between December 2026 and January 2027.

The film's official synopsis reveals the setting is 1993, where exiled Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are re-emerged.

They are recruited by Chun-Li (Callina Liang) for the next World Warrior Tournament, a brutal competition that hides a deadly conspiracy.

Street Fighter 2026 is directed by Kitao Sakurai, with a screenplay written by Dalan Musson and T.J. Fixman, based on an original story by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman.

The production team includes big names such as Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, and Stefan Makhoul.Principal shooting for the film took place from August to November 2025.

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

The film's cast is also star-studded, featuring a mix of actors, professional wrestlers, and martial artists.

Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters, and Callina Liang plays Chun-Li.

Other iconic characters include Akuma by Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i, M. Bison by David Dastmalchian, Guile by Cody Rhodes, and Blanka by Jason Momoa.