Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on October 3, 2026, 10:42 AM

Legendary Entertainment and Capcom have released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie, giving fans a closer look at the cast’s connection to the popular video-game franchise and the effort to bring its iconic characters and fighting style to the big screen.

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Titled “The Love of Street Fighter,” the featurette was released in October 3, 2026, ahead of the film’s October 16 theatrical debut. Members of the cast discuss their memories of the game, their appreciation for its characters and the importance of recreating elements that longtime fans will recognize.

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The official Street Fighter movie Instagram account also promoted the featurette in October 3 with the caption: “For everyone who’s ever said, ‘one more round.’ Get tickets now to see #StreetFighterMovie, hitting theaters everywhere October 16. Link in bio.”

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip, the film is set in 1993 and follows estranged fighters Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo.

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The two are brought back into combat when Chun-Li, portrayed by Callina Liang, recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. However, the tournament is tied to a larger conspiracy that forces Ryu and Ken to confront each other and the demons of their past.

The film features an ensemble cast of actors, professional wrestlers, athletes and musicians portraying characters from the Street Fighter games.

Centineo stars as Ken Masters, with Koji as Ryu and Liang as Chun-Li. Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i plays Akuma, while David Dastmalchian portrays M. Bison and Cody Rhodes takes on the role of Guile.

The cast also includes Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Orville Peck as Vega, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog and Jason Momoa as Blanka.

Mel Jarnson portrays Cammy, while Kyle Mooney appears as Marvin.

The new featurette focuses heavily on the cast’s relationship with Street Fighter and the challenge of translating a game that has been part of popular culture for decades into a live-action film.

Several cast members discuss growing up with the game and the importance of preserving recognizable details. The featurette also highlights the production’s attention to the characters’ appearances; signature poses and fighting techniques.

One of the central aims was to make the action feel familiar to fans of the games while presenting the characters in a live-action setting.

The filmmakers have emphasized the importance of elements such as the characters’ costumes; signature moves and fighting styles. The film’s promotional material specifically highlights Hadoukens and roundhouse kicks as part of its effort to bring the arcade experience to the big screen.

Game director Takayuki Nakayama also visited the set and spoke with the cast and filmmakers about their approach to the adaptation. His involvement further connected the live-action production with the game franchise that inspired it.

The featurette arrives as the movie enters the final stretch of its promotional campaign, following the release of the official trailer and additional footage featuring characters including Ryu and Blanka.

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Street Fighter is produced by Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, with Paramount Pictures handling distribution. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2026.

With its 1993 setting, familiar roster of fighters and focus on elements from the original game, the live-action adaptation brings Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Akuma, Guile, M. Bison, Blanka and other recognizable characters together for a new cinematic battle.

Street Fighter hits theaters October 16, 2026.