The new Street Fighter live-action movie has confirmed its full cast list and will hit theaters on October 16, 2026. The film, based on Capcom’s iconic fighting game series, is being produced by Legendary Entertainment and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. This partnership marks the first project under a new three-year deal between Legendary and Paramount.
Filming began in August 2025 in Australia and will use IMAX technology. The movie is directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip, and written by Dalan Musson (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier). Capcom is co-producing the film, aiming to expand the global reach of its Street Fighter brand.
Story Set in 1993 During World Warrior Tournament
The plot is set in 1993, the same year the popular game Street Fighter II arrived in arcades. It follows estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters, who are reunited when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. Behind the tournament lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront each other and their pasts.
The official story description says: “Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li 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.”
Full Cast of Characters and Actors Revealed
The movie features a large ensemble cast, blending actors from film, television, sports, and music. Below is the full list of confirmed actors and their roles:
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
- Kyle Mooney as Marvin
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
This will be the third live-action film based on the Street Fighter games, following the 1994 movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.
Production Background and Director Change
Legendary Entertainment acquired the film and television rights to Street Fighter in April 2023. Directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me) were initially attached to direct but left the project in June 2024 to focus on their film Bring Her Back. Kitao Sakurai was hired as the new director in February 2025.
Casting announcements began in May 2025 and continued throughout the summer. The movie was originally set for a March 20, 2026 release by Sony Pictures, but was delayed and moved to Paramount after Legendary’s distribution deal with Sony ended.
Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg of Paramount Pictures said, “Legendary has built a reputation for ambitious, globally appealing films, and we’re excited to be partnering with them. Street Fighter is the perfect start to our collaboration.”
Legendary CEO Josh Grode added, “Partnering with Paramount marks an exciting new chapter for Legendary as we continue to pursue a diversified growth strategy—expanding our output, building new franchises, and creating more films for global audiences.”
Capcom’s Strategy for Broader Brand Recognition
Capcom, the Japanese company behind the Street Fighter games, is jointly financing the film. In a press release, the company stated that adapting its games into visual media is a “valuable opportunity to broaden awareness of Capcom’s IP beyond the gaming audience.” This effort is part of their “Single Content Multiple Usage” strategy to increase the global value of their brands.
The Street Fighter game series has sold over 55 million units worldwide since the first game launched in 1987.
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Credits: Deadline, IGN
