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- The new Street Fighter movie, based on the popular 1990s video game, is set to release on October 15th. It follows Ryu, Ken Masters, and Chun-Li in a World Warrior Tournament with a hidden conspiracy.
- Iconic characters from the game such as Akuma, M. Bison, Guile, Dan Hibiki, Dhalsim, Don Sauvage, Balrog, Zangief, Vegas, Juli, and Joe will also appear in the film. Jason Momoa was initially reported to play Balrog but is now playing Blanka instead.
- The production team includes Gary Dauberman and Dalan Musson as story developers, T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai on screenplay, along with JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, and previously announced producers.
- The trailer features an unreleased version of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az A Ridah, which was originally created for Mike Tyson in the 1990s.
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The first official trailer for the new Street Fighter movie premiered this Thursday, revealing Jason Momoa as Blanka in the final seconds. The film, adapting the popular 1990s video game, is scheduled for release on October 15th. The story follows Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo), who return to fighting when the enigmatic Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. Behind the championship, however, lies a conspiracy that forces them to face their pasts. The film also features iconic characters from the game, including Akuma (Joe Roman Reigns Anoai), M. Bison (David Dastmalchian), Guile (Cody Rhodes), Dan Hibiki (Andrew Schulz), Dhalsim (Vidyut Jammwal), Don Sauvage (Eric Andre), Balrog (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), and Zangief (Olivier Richters). In other casting news, Orville Peck plays Vegas, Rayna Vallandingham appears as Juli, and Alexander Volkanovski takes on the role of Joe. Jason Momoa plays Blanka; he was previously reported to be playing Balrog. The trailer features an unreleased version of Tupac Shakur’s “Ambitionz Az A Ridah,” which O Globo reports was originally created in the 1990s for Mike Tyson.
Production Team Announcement for Street Fighter Movie with Gary Dauberman and Dalan Musson as Story Developers, T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai on Screenplay
The production team includes producers JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, and Haruhiro Tsujimoto, joining previously announced producers. Gary Dauberman and Dalan Musson developed the story, while T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai wrote the screenplay. Note: This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.
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| 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 14, 2026 |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Production Companies | Capcom, Legendary Pictures |
| Countries of Origin | US, JP |
| Actors | Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe Anoa'i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Orville Peck, 50 Cent, Jason Momoa, Vidyut Jammwal, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Eric André, Mel Jarnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, Kyle Mooney, Kristy Best, Michael Philippou, Danny Philippou |
| Director | Kitao Sakurai |
| Authors | Dalan Musson, Gary Dauberman, T.J. Fixman, Kitao Sakurai |
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- Fight! Watch the official trailer for STREET FIGHTER, starring Noah Centineo, Curtis Jackson and Jason MomoaFight! Watch the official trailer for STREET FIGHTER, starring Noah Centineo, Curtis Jackson and Jason Momoapelikulamania.com
- NEED TO KNOWNEED TO KNOWpeople.com
- Action, Nostalgia And Signature Moves(11776362730133)Action, Nostalgia And Signature Moves(11776362730133)livemint.com
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