Street Fighter Is a Very Intelligent Film, Says Capcom

Street Fighter series director Takayuki Nakayama has lauded the upcoming live-action adaptation for its intelligent approach, respect for the Capcom series, and dedication to its iconic characters. Nakayama visited the film set in 2025, and producers shared footage from his visit in a behind-the-scenes look. He commented, "The director and everyone involved in the production love Street Fighter—they are fans like us, which gives me immense confidence. I believe they have achieved something incredibly difficult in a very intelligent way." Themes of "Honor. Respect. Legacy" appear central to the film, which stars Cody Rhodes as Guile, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Kyle Mooney as Marvin, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, Eric Andre as Don Sauvage, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, and Jason Momoa as Blanka. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the adaptation aims for a fresh start for the franchise. The movie is slated for release on October 16, 2026.

Upcoming Street Fighter Film Features Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns Tension and Competition with Ken Masters and Cammy White in Development

Adding another layer to the production is Cody Rhodes's casting; his prior WWE history with Roman Reigns adds an interesting element. Rhodes defeated Reigns at WrestleMania 40 in April 2024, ending Reigns's championship streak. Rhodes told podcaster Chris Van Vliet that this led to tension between them during filming, with both men giving each other a wide berth. The production team reportedly worried a real fight might erupt. Notably, another Street Fighter film, directed by Joey Soloway and produced by Kenji Kamiyama and Tatsuro Koike, is also in development. Slated for 2023, it stars Jonathan Tucker as Ken Masters and Jamie Chung as Cammy White, and centers on the team uniting against a villain threatening global destruction. In related news, Mortal Kombat II is scheduled to premiere on May 8, 2026. The new Street Fighter adaptation is slated to hit theaters worldwide on October 16, 2026.

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