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- The live-action Street Fighter film, based on Capcoms iconic game series, is set to release on October 16, 2026, with Paramount Pictures as the distributor.
- The films star-studded cast includes notable actors such as Andrew Koji (Ryu), Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), and Jason Momoa (Blanka).
- The film centers around Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li being recruited for a tournament involving numerous well-known characters from the series, promising action, combat, and conspiracy.
- The character posters showcase a blend of game elements with live-action cinematography, providing a faithful representation of the characters signature appearances.
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Live-Action Street Fighter Film Unveils Star-Studded Cast in Movie Posters (October 2026)
Paramount Pictures will distribute the live-action Street Fighter film, based on Capcom’s iconic game series. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film’s release is scheduled for October 16, 2026, a shift from the originally announced date of December 13, 2025. During The Game Awards, the first trailer debuted alongside seventeen character posters. These posters present the main cast in their signature appearances, faithful to the game. The cast includes: Andrew Koji as Ryu Noah Centineo as Ken Masters Callina Liang as Chun-Li Cody Rhodes as Guile Orville Peck as Vega Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog Jason Momoa as Blanka, sporting a fierce, green look Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim Olivier Richters as Zangief, an imposing figure Hirooki Goto as E. Honda David Dastmalchian as M. Bison Joe Roman Reigns Anoai as Akuma Andrae Schulz as Dan Hibiki Mel Jarnson as Cammy Rayna Vallandingham as Julia Alexander Volkanovski as Joe Eric Andre as Don Sauvage.
Street Fighter Tournament Unfolds with Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li in Live-Action Posters (October 2026)
The film centers on Ryu and Ken as they are recruited by Chun-Li to participate in a tournament. It promises plenty of action, combat, and conspiracy involving many well-known characters from the series. The character posters showcase the film’s blending of game elements with live-action cinematography.
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In a whirlwind of gaming news, Sophie Laurent takes us back to the retro future with her latest post, “2026’s Street Fighter Film Promises to Be Quite Kitschy and Outdated, Intentionally” (published December 14th, 2025), where she dives into the official trailer of the upcoming live-action film unveiled at The Game Awards. Laurent explores how this new film embraces the kitsch factor of its source material, promising a nostalgic yet fresh take on everyone’s favorite fighters, with Cody Rhodes as Guile and Jason Momoa as Blanka hinting at an exciting reimagining that might just make up for past cinematic missteps. But if you’re hungry for more than just a teaser, Jonathan Dubinski has got you covered with his detailed post, “First Look at Street Fighter” First Look at Street Fighter. Published on the same day, this exclusive sneak peek gives us an early look into the action-packed teaser trailer and introduces us to the star-studded cast that has fans everywhere excited for Street Fighter’s cinematic debut in October 2026. Meanwhile, Riot Games is shaking up their gaming universe once again with Carlos Mendoza revealing in his latest post (Riot Games Reveals Caitlyn Kiramman as New Champion of 2XKO – Dec 14, 2025) that the League of Legends powerhouse will be introducing a new champion, Caitlyn, exclusively for their upcoming console fighter, 2xko. Launching in January 2026, this free-to-play title promises explosive combat with reimagined champions from League of Legends, all while maintaining accessibility and depth for both solo players and squads. Don’t miss out on these thrilling updates – check them out here 2026’s Street Fighter Film Promises to be Quite Kitschy and Outdated, Intentionally and here Riot Games Reveals Caitlyn Kiramman as New Champion of 2XKO.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Street Fighter |
| Brief Summary | 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. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER! |
| Released | October 15, 2026 |
| Genre | Action |
| Production Companies | Capcom, Legendary Pictures |
| Countries of Origin | JP, US |
| Actors | Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Cody Rhodes, David Dastmalchian, Joe Anoa'i, 50 Cent, Jason Momoa, Vidyut Jammwal, Eric André, Andrew Schulz, Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, Kyle Mooney, Melanie Jarnson |
| Director | Kitao Sakurai |
| Authors | Dalan Musson |
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