The long-awaited live-action adaptation of Street Fighter has finally entered the ring. Paramount Pictures debuted the first teaser trailer for the upcoming film during The Game Awards 2025, giving fans their first look at Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and other iconic fighters from Capcom’s legendary video game franchise.
A Nostalgic Yet Gritty Reimagining
Set in 1993, the film brings the beloved arcade saga to life with a mix of nostalgia and high-stakes action. According to the official synopsis, estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are drawn back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament — a brutal competition where glory, betrayal, and destiny collide.
“But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s game over,” the studio teased.
Star-Studded Cast Brings the Fighters to Life
The ensemble cast is stacked with a mix of Hollywood stars, martial artists, and athletes bringing the Street Fighter roster to the big screen:
- 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
- Oliver 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
The cast appeared onstage at The Game Awards to introduce the teaser, drawing loud cheers from gaming fans and film enthusiasts alike.
Behind the Camera
Directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) and written by Dalan Musson (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), the movie is a co-production between Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, with Paramount Pictures handling global distribution.
The creative team promises a gritty yet stylish visual tone, blending traditional martial arts choreography with modern cinematic storytelling. Early reactions from viewers at the event praised the film’s dynamic fight sequences and faithful character design.
A New Era for the Franchise
Street Fighter has been adapted for film and animation before — most notably the 1994 cult classic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Ming-Na Wen — but this reboot aims to deliver a more grounded narrative and cinematic realism while honoring the source material’s energy.
The teaser hints at a story deeply rooted in the franchise’s mythology, featuring iconic moves, rivalries, and the philosophical struggle between power and honor that defines the Street Fighter universe.
“This isn’t just a fighting tournament — it’s a battle for redemption,” director Sakurai said in a statement. “Every character has something to prove.”
Release Details
Street Fighter punches its way into theaters on October 16, 2026, marking one of Paramount’s biggest tentpole releases of the year.
With its international cast, explosive martial arts action, and bold cinematic vision, the live-action Street Fighter is shaping up to be a knockout for fans old and new.
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