Paramount Pictures' upcoming Street Fighter movie has had a rocky road to the big screen, but just like Ryu, Chun-Li, and co, it never let the beatings get the better of it. Now, the upcoming video game movie is officially filming, and we know when it plans to punch its way into cinemas.
After losing Talk to Me's Danny and Michael Philippou as directors, it's snagged Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai to helm the flick -- and a star-studded cast, too. With the story taking inspiration from Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, fans are hoping the new movie avoids following in the footsteps of Mortal Kombat and Uncharted and delivers one of the best video game movies of all time. It's certainly possible, given the successes of adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog and A Minecraft movie...
So, are you ready to join the fight? Below, check out our guide on everything you need to know about the Street Fighter movie release date, cast list, plot details, first-look footage, trailer, and more. If you are as excited about all the carnage and combos set to hit cinemas soon, then you've come to the right place.
Street Fighter movie release date
The Street Fighter movie will be released in US theaters on October 16, 2026.
The film was delayed in early 2025 after its original release date on March 20, 2026, but let's hope there aren't any more delays. The 2026 release window was first confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter back in 2024.
Kitao Sakurai is directing the project, and filming officially kicked off on August 18, 2025, in Australia. We aren't sure on the production timeline just yet, but we suspect we'll hear more news soon. Keep an eye on this page for updates!
Street Fighter movie cast
Everyone knows that Street Fighter has some of the most iconic characters in video game history, so obviously, the Street Fighter movie's cast list has to be stacked. And, stacked it is with a handful of A-listers now on board, all of whom's involvement was unveiled via a first look back in early September 2025.
Jason Momoa and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson are some of the big names attached to the flick, while some others have fans chatting for different reasons. The casting of Andrew Schulz as the Hong Kong-born Dan Hibiki has definitely raised a few eyebrows in the Fighter community. It'll be interesting to see how the inclusion of some personalities that don't match the original characters' backgrounds affects the story of the film as well as its reception, for sure. But for a full breakdown, we've listed every actor signed onto the movie below so far.
Here is the complete Street Fighter movie cast list:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Orville Peck as Vega
- 50 Cent as Balrog
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
Noah Centineo looked unrecognizable as Ken Masters in a set photo shared in late August 2025, while we loved seeing Jackson sporting Balrog's signature haircut in a training video he shared in September. More recently, over on Reddit, we've been blessed with a first look at Callina Liang's Chun-Li, too.
Street Fighter movie plot speculation
Here's the official synopsis for the upcoming Street Fighter movie:
"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!"
Most of the Street Fighter games revolve around some kind of global fighting tournament, which also tends to have some kind of connection to criminal organizations. Judging from the official synopsis, the upcoming movie is taking inspiration from the second game in the long-running franchise, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior.
In Street Fighter 2, the leader of the Shadaloo organization, M. Bison, sets up a global fighting tournament. However, this isn't because he loves martial arts; it's actually a step in his plan for world domination. Basically, his plan involves some brainwashing of the best fighters around. There are also some characters that have some personal reasons for seeking revenge against the villain, too – you know, because it turns out that brainwashing is only one of his many offences.
Is there a Street Fighter movie trailer
Currently, there's no trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, and since filming has only recently started, we don't expect to see any teasers until next year at the earliest. This may seem like a long wait, so if you are looking for a fix in the meantime, you can always check out the 1994 Street Fighter movie as well.
The Street Fighter movie from the '90s is now available to stream on HBO Max and to purchase via Amazon Prime Video. A warning before you do, though, the film isn't exactly the best video game movie around. Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie is a much better time, but it is a lot harder to find on streaming. If you can access it through Amazon, we'd recommend it!
For more picks, check out our list of the best action movies of all time, or if you're a gaming fan, you can also read our Street Fighter 6 review for the latest on the most recent entry in the franchise.
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