Kitao Sakurai directs an all-star ensemble for a new take on the Street Fighter Franchise.
The fight is back. The legendary video game franchise Street Fighter is making its way back to the big screen with a new live-action feature, directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip). The highly anticipated film will hit theaters on October 16, 2026, bringing fresh energy to one of gaming’s most enduring titles.
A Stret Fighter Story Set in 1993
The film takes place in 1993, where estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are reunited when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. This brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury hides a deeper conspiracy—one that not only threatens the tournament but forces the former friends to face their demons and possibly each other.
“If they don’t, it’s GAME OVER,” teases the official synopsis.
A Packed Roster of Fighters
The film assembles a wide-ranging cast of performers, athletes, and musicians to embody the fan-favorite characters:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Orville Peck as Vega
- 50 Cent as Balrog
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
Legacy of the Street Fighter Franchise
Capcom’s Street Fighter remains one of the most popular arcade games of all time, first captivating players in the late 1980s before exploding with Street Fighter II in the early 1990s. Its fast-paced combat and colorful characters made it a staple of arcades, living rooms, and competitive gaming culture.
This isn’t the first time the series has hit theaters. In 1994, Jean-Claude Van Damme starred in Street Fighter, a campy cult favorite that has remained infamous for its over-the-top style and Raul Julia’s unforgettable performance as M. Bison. While it didn’t land with critics, the movie cemented Street Fighter as a pop-culture touchstone beyond the arcade.
With Sakurai at the helm and a diverse cast filling out the legendary roster, the 2026 adaptation aims to bring both the spirit of the game and a modern cinematic edge to the screen.
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