Street Fighter Movie 2026: Release Date, Confirmed Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know

Street Fighter Movie 2026: A New Era

The iconic fighting game franchise Street Fighter is finally getting the big-screen treatment it deserves. After the disappointment of the 1994 film and the decent reception of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009), Capcom is teaming up with Sony Pictures to deliver a faithful adaptation that fans have been waiting decades for.

Release Date and Production

The Street Fighter Movie is scheduled for release in late 2026, with filming currently wrapping up in Vancouver, Canada. The production has a reported budget of $150 million, making it one of the biggest video game adaptations ever attempted.

Confirmed Cast

Here is who has been confirmed for the cast so far:

Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead, Beef) as Ryu the stoic martial artist on a quest for perfection
Simu Liu (Shang-Chi, Barbie) as Ken Masters Ryu rival and best friend
Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi) as Chun-Li the Interpol officer seeking revenge
Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Rogue One) as M. Bison the megalomaniacal leader of Shadaloo
Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4, Mortal Kombat) as Sagat the Muay Thai champion and Emperor of Muay Thai

What to Expect from the Movie

According to director Justin Tipping (Kicks, That Damn Good), the film will focus on the origins of the Street Fighter universe while introducing beloved characters in a way that respects the games. The movie will feature practical martial arts choreography combined with CGI effects, similar to the approach taken by Top Gun: Maverick.

Capcom Yoshinori Ono is serving as executive producer to ensure the adaptation stays true to the source material. Fans can expect to see iconic moves like the Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Spinning Bird Kick brought to life with cutting-edge visual effects.

Final Thoughts

With a strong cast, solid budget, and Capcom direct involvement, the Street Fighter Movie 2026 has all the ingredients to become one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Stay tuned for updates on the trailer and more!