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New Street Fighter Film Cast Revealed for 2026 Release

9/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The new Street Fighter movie cast includes Noah Centineo as Ken and Andrew Koji as Ryu.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, it will release on October 16, 2026, in IMAX theaters.
Set in 1993, the plot follows Ryu and Ken, recruited by Chun-Li for a tournament with a hidden conspiracy.
The film aims to honor the original arcade game while attracting a new audience.
Notable cast members include Jason Momoa as Blanka and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison.

History

Historical Context

The "Street Fighter" video game series, launched by Capcom in 1987, became a cultural phenomenon, leading to various adaptations, including the 1994 film featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, which grossed around $99 million. The trend of reimagining classic video games for modern audiences continues with today's adaptation, reflecting Hollywood's ongoing interest in reviving iconic franchises.

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Story summary

The new Street Fighter movie cast includes Noah Centineo as Ken and Andrew Koji as Ryu.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, it will release on October 16, 2026, in IMAX theaters.
Set in 1993, the plot follows Ryu and Ken, recruited by Chun-Li for a tournament with a hidden conspiracy.
The film aims to honor the original arcade game while attracting a new audience.
Notable cast members include Jason Momoa as Blanka and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison.

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