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Street Fighter (2026 film)

Street Fighter is an upcoming American action comedy film based on Capcom’s Street Fighter video game series.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Street Fighter is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Kitao Sakurai. It is the third live-action adaptation of Capcom's video game series, set for release on October 16, 2026.

What it is

Street Fighter (2026) is a live-action action comedy film based on Capcom's iconic fighting game series. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and co-written with T. J. Fixman, it follows Ryu and Ken Masters as they are recruited by Chun-Li for a new World Warrior Tournament in 1993. The plot involves a hidden conspiracy and unresolved personal conflicts.

Key details

This marks the third live-action feature film adaptation of the Street Fighter franchise. Production is handled by Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, with distribution by Paramount Pictures. The film is scheduled for a wide theatrical release in the United States on October 16, 2026, including IMAX screenings.

Cast and crew

The ensemble cast includes Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Jason Momoa. Other announced performers include Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, and Curtis Jackson.

In short

  • Third live-action Street Fighter film
  • Story set in 1993 with Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li
  • Ensemble cast includes Noah Centineo and Jason Momoa
  • Release date: October 16, 2026
Canadian angle

The film is part of a globally recognized video game franchise with a substantial Canadian fan base, and it is expected to be relevant to Canadian theatrical audiences through international distribution.

Quick questions

What is Street Fighter (2026)?
It is an upcoming live-action film adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter video game series.
Who directs Street Fighter (2026)?
The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai.
When is Street Fighter (2026) being released?
It is scheduled for U.S. theatrical release on October 16, 2026.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27419420/
    Supports: U.S. release date on October 16, 2026
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/street_fighter_2026
    Supports: Plot premise, genre, rating, and release date
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/movies/street-fighter-2026
    Supports: Film identity as a Street Fighter adaptation and production details
  4. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK2_n9de2Jc
    Supports: Trailer description, director, cast, setting, and release date
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter_(2026_film)
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, production companies, and status as the third live-action feature-length Street Fighter film