Street Fighter Movie Cast Adds Current UFC Champion
The long-awaited Street Fighter movie finally has a release date—and an impressive cast lineup. The film will hit theaters on October 16, 2026, bringing Capcom’s iconic fighting game to life in a big way.
The project has been in development since 2023, and fans can now look forward to seeing major stars in action. According to official updates from the film’s X (formerly Twitter) account, here’s the cast list:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- 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
- Nirooki Goto as E. Honda
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Andrew Shulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
What’s the story?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is set in 1993. Estranged fighters Ryu and Ken are pulled back into action when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament—a brutal showdown filled with rivalries and hidden agendas. But beneath the surface is a deadly conspiracy that could pit old friends against each other. If they can’t overcome their past, it’s game over.
Behind the scenes
The movie is a joint project between Capcom and Legendary Entertainment, with Paramount handling distribution. Interestingly, Paramount also revealed this week that it’s working on a live-action Call of Duty movie, signaling a growing push into big-budget video game adaptations.
With a mix of Hollywood stars, pro wrestlers, and martial arts talent, the Street Fighter movie is shaping up to be a must-watch for both longtime fans and newcomers.
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