The new Street Fighter movie is here, bringing the classic Capcom fighting game franchise back to the screen with a colorful new adaptation that channels the wacky, wild, and action-packed nature of the classic video games.
The Street Fighter movie was made with a lot of love for the games, as our extensive Street Fighter movie Easter eggs guide shows. There are dozens of special moves, win quotes and stages that make the leap from the games, along with an A-list cast that has been transformed into picture-perfect versions of their respective world warriors.
Street Fighter might not be one of the Best video game movies, but it is a good time, and is further evidence of Hollywood's continued obsession with video game IP. Wondering whether to watch, or just in need of a catch-up? We've got you covered with everything you need to know about the Street Fighter movie, including the release date, reviews, cast, trailers, and much more.
Street Fighter movie release date
The Street Fighter movie released in US theaters on October 16, 2026. The film was delayed in early 2025 from its original release date of March 20, 2026. The 2026 release window was first confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter way back in 2024.
Kitao Sakurai directed the project, with filming officially kicking off on August 18, 2025, in Australia. Sakurai took over from original directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me), who dropped out in June 2024. The pair do cameo in the finished movie, however.
Street Fighter movie reviews
The Street Fighter movie was on the receiving end of a perfect K.O. from critics, reaching just 42% on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. GamesRadar+'s own Street Fighter movie review was similarly scathing, awarding it just 2.5/5 stars.
"An overstuffed miss: a hyper-edited, dick-joke-filled, tonally inconsistent movie that ends halfway through its own story. But rather than leaving you wanting more, you're left with a headache," wrote reviewer Jack Shepherd. Ouch.
Street Fighter movie trailer
The first Street Fighter trailer was unveiled during the Game Awards 2025. More about establishing the vibes than its plot, it offers glimpses of almost every character from Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's Balrog and David Dastmalchian's M. Bison to Callina Liang's Chun-Li and Andrew Koji's Ryu. Check it out above.
Set to Joey Valance and Brae's 'Punk Tactics', it looks slightly sillier than we were expecting, with the actors rocking game-accurate looks. Some of them are super out there, too, like Guile's bright-blonde flat top and vest combo... and we're here for it.
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 an eclectic mix of stars, including musicians and pro wrestlers. The cast was unveiled via a first look back in early September 2025.
Jason Momoa and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson are some of the bigger names attached, while some others have fans chatting for different reasons. The casting of Andrew Schulz as the Hong Kong-born Dan Hibiki definitely raised a few eyebrows in the Fighter community. For a full breakdown, we've listed every actor in the Street Fighter movie below.
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
Street Fighter movie plot
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!"
As you can probably guess, story isn't the Street Fighter movie's strong suit. Turns out the World Warrior tournament is a ruse to draw Ryu out of hiding, as M. Bison wants to siphon off the ultimate fighter's hado power for himself. Fortunately, undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li is on hand to reunite estranged brothers Ken and Ryu and fight back against the despotic ruler of Metrolao City.
Eventually, Joe wins the World Warrior tournament by default after Ken forfeits by not showing up. Lucky for Ken, as Joe is immediately killed by Akuma, who has returned to fight Ryu. Akuma and Ryu square off, with Ryu eventually emerging triumphant after giving in to his dark urges. Evil Ryu almost kills Chun-Li, Ken and Dan, but is stopped by a surprise hadouken from Ken.
The movie ends, rather abruptly, as M. Bison makes off with Akuma's unconscious body. Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li-, Guile and Dhalsim all drive off into the sunset on a 'Bison hunt'. A post-credits scene shows M. Bison recruiting Sagat to his evil organization, the Shadaloo.
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.
