🎮Street Fighter (2026): The World Warrior Tournament Hits the Big Screen in IMAX – Cast, Plot & Release Date

💥 “Round 1… Fight!” 💥

The arcade legend is finally stepping back into the spotlight. Legendary Pictures and Capcom are joining forces for a live-action reboot of Street Fighter, filmed for IMAX and set to punch into theaters worldwide on October 16, 2026. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, this isn’t just another adaptation—it’s a visceral, martial-arts spectacle that blends nostalgia with a new cinematic edge.

With an all-star cast and a story set in 1993, Street Fighter will reimagine the origins of Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li while unleashing fan-favorite fighters in a brutal World Warrior Tournament. And for fans who grew up quarter-pumping those arcade machines, this film promises: the combos, the rivalries, the Hadoukens.

🥋 The Story: Ryu, Ken & The World Warrior Tournament

In a reimagined 1993, estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are pulled back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) seeks their help.

What begins as a chance to reclaim honor and glory soon spirals into something darker—the World Warrior Tournament, a brutal clash of fists and fate. Behind the neon lights and roaring crowds lurks a deadly conspiracy, masterminded by M. Bison (David Dastmalchian), that forces friends to become rivals and warriors to confront their past.

As the tagline teases:🔥 “If they don’t fight back… It’s GAME OVER.”

🎭 Cast: The Fighters Step into the Arena

The cast packs both muscle and charisma, with a line-up that reads like a dream roster for fans:

• Andrew Koji as Ryu 🥋 – The disciplined wanderer haunted by his past.

• Noah Centineo as Ken Masters 💥 – The fiery rival and loyal brother-in-arms.

• Callina Liang as Chun-Li 🌸 – Grace, strength, and vengeance embodied.

• Jason Momoa as Blanka ⚡ – The beast unleashed.

• Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoaʻi as Akuma 🔥 – A villainous powerhouse of rage.

• David Dastmalchian as M. Bison 🕶️ – The ruthless puppet master.

• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog 🥊 – The boxing brute with fists of fury.

• Cody Rhodes as Guile 🇺🇸 – Sonic Booms incoming.

• Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim 🔮 – The mystic warrior stretching the limits.

• Orville Peck as Vega 🎭 – The masked matador of death.

• Eric André as Don Sauvage – Chaos personified.

• Olivier Richters as Zangief 💪 – The Red Cyclone.

• Mel Jarnson as Cammy – Deadly elegance in motion.

With cameos, rivalries, and epic face-offs promised, this is the Street Fighter roster fans have been waiting for.

🎬 Behind the Scenes: From Game to Glory

• Director: Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip)

• Screenplay: Dalan Musson (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier)

• Producers: Legendary Pictures, Capcom

• Cinematography: Ken Seng (Deadpool)

This reboot has been years in the making. Legendary acquired the rights in 2023, and after director changes, cast negotiations, and global anticipation, filming officially kicked off in August 2025. With Capcom co-producing, expect authenticity woven into every punch, kick, and KO.

🎮 Spirit of the Game

Unlike past adaptations, this Street Fighter promises to stay true to its roots—arcade energy, iconic moves, and that 90s spirit. From Hadoukens to Sonic Booms, the choreography will lean into martial arts spectacle, while the IMAX format makes every blow larger than life.

Fans of the games will notice nods to legendary stages, costumes, and rivalries, while newcomers will be drawn into a self-contained story about honor, betrayal, and survival.

📅 Release & Where to Watch

• Release Date: October 16, 2026

• Format: IMAX, Wide Theatrical Release

• Distributor: Paramount Pictures

• Streaming: Expected on Paramount+ after its theatrical run (TBA)

⚡ Final Round: Why This Street Fighter Matters

For decades, Street Fighter has been more than a game—it’s been a cultural phenomenon. This reboot isn’t just aiming to correct the failures of past adaptations—it’s here to create the definitive Street Fighter movie experience.

With its ensemble cast, explosive fights, and Capcom’s creative backing, the film is shaping up to be the ultimate battle for the big screen.

So mark your calendars, sharpen your combos, and get ready. Because when the lights go down on October 16, 2026, the announcer’s voice will echo through theaters:

🎤 “KO! Perfect!”