Street Fighter franchise features new 2026 film and gameplay guides

The Street Fighter franchise continues to expand through both cinematic and gaming mediums. A new film adaptation released in 2026 follows Ryu and Ken as they participate in the second World Warrior Tournament hosted by M. Bison. The plot also features INTERPOL agent Chun-Li attempting to infiltrate Bison’s regime to avenge her father.

In the gaming sector, the franchise's extensive history offers several entry points for new players. Recommended progression includes playing through the generations starting from the original 1987 release, moving through Street Fighter II, the Alpha series, Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter V, and the most recent installment, Street Fighter 6.