The live-action adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise officially arrives in movie theaters worldwide on October 16, 2026. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the martial arts spectacle blends Hollywood actors with authentic combat sports figures, bringing the 1993 arcade era to the big screen.
The 1993 World Warrior Tournament Plot
The narrative is set in 1993, establishing a classic fighting circuit atmosphere inspired by the arcade franchise. In the film, Chun-Li is played by Callina Liang, tasked with finding and enlisting estranged fighters Ryu (portrayed by Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (brought to life by Noah Centineo). According to production details, an invitation to the World Warrior Tournament unravels a criminal conspiracy, pitting fighters against underworld elements as they advance through the tournament brackets.
Combat Sports Stars and Cast Roster
The production features prominent figures from combat sports alongside an ensemble cast. WWE icons Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes join the roster, with Reigns starring as Akuma in crimson hair and prayer beads, and Rhodes portraying Major Guile in combat fatigues and a blond flat-top. David Dastmalchian plays M. Bison, Jason Momoa appears as Blanka, 50 Cent portrays Balrog, and former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on the role of Joe.
Video Game Audio Continuity
Capcom confirmed during Tokyo Game Show presentations that returning game characters in the Japanese audio edition retain their original voice actors from Street Fighter 6. To preserve familiarity for fans of the franchise, actors such as Hiroki Takahashi (Ryu), Yuji Kishi (Ken), and Fumiko Orikasa (Chun-Li) return to voice their classic characters.