Street Fighter (2026) Overview
Street Fighter (2026) is the latest live-action adaptation of the legendary Capcom video game franchise.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by Dalan Musson, the film marks a full reboot of the series with a modern take on martial arts action. Legendary Pictures co-produces alongside Capcom, and Paramount Pictures will release the film in the U.S. on October 16, 2026, including IMAX screenings.
Premise
Set in 1993, martial artists Ryu and Ken Masters are recruited by Chun-Li to compete in the World Warrior Tournament, a global competition showcasing the strongest fighters. But beneath the tournament lies a dangerous conspiracy, forcing them to face not only each other but also their own pasts.
Cast
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Callina Liang as Chun-Li
Roman Reigns as Akuma
David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
Cody Rhodes as Guile
Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
Eric André as Don Sauvage
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
Jason Momoa as Blanka
Orville Peck as Vega
Olivier Richters as Zangief
Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
Mel Jarnson as Cammy
Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
Kyle Mooney in a minor role as Martin
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Production
Development
In April 2023, Legendary Entertainment secured the live-action rights for the Street Fighter franchise from Capcom. The project is the fourth live-action adaptation of the game, following the 1994 and 2009 films and 2014’s Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist. Initially, Danny and Michael Philippou were set to direct, but they stepped down in June 2024. Kitao Sakurai joined as director in February 2025.
Casting
Casting began in May 2025, with negotiations for Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, and Roman Reigns. By June, the main cast was confirmed, and additional stars such as 50 Cent, Andrew Schulz, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Vidyut Jammwal, and Eric André joined the ensemble.
Filming
Principal photography took place in Australia from August 18 to November 12, 2025, under the working title Punch. Ken Seng served as the cinematographer, capturing high-energy martial arts sequences and dramatic visuals.
Release
Originally scheduled for March 20, 2026, by Sony Pictures, the film’s release moved to Paramount Pictures after Legendary ended its deal with Sony in 2024. Street Fighter (2026) will premiere in the U.S. on October 16, 2026, including IMAX screenings.
See Also;Street Fighter video game series
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
Street Fighter (1994 film)