Street Fighter film set for October 2026 release

A new live-action film adaptation of the ‘Street Fighter’ video game franchise is set for release in October 2026. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and produced in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, Legendary Pictures, and Capcom, the film is set in 1993.

The story follows fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) as they are recruited by Chun-Li (Callina Liang) for the World Warrior Tournament. The plot involves a deadly conspiracy that forces the protagonists to confront their pasts and each other.

Cast members include David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Roman Reigns as Akuma. Behind-the-scenes reports highlight the physical intensity of the production, with actor Andrew Koji sustaining a calf injury during fight sequences and the production emphasizing authentic choreography with minimal use of stunt doubles.