First Street Fighter clip starring Momoa as Blanka

Paramount Pictures has released the first official footage from the upcoming live-action "Street Fighter" movie, showcasing Jason Momoa's dramatic transformation into the iconic beast fighter Blanka. The clip, titled "Blanka vs. Ryu Special Look," was unveiled on July 30, 2026, ahead of the film's scheduled theatrical release on October 16, 2026.

The action-packed scene opens inside a gritty, prison-style fighting arena where Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, is forced into a sanctioned brawl. Blanka, portrayed by Momoa, makes a ferocious entrance, dragged in with heavy chains before breaking free. The footage highlights Momoa's physical commitment to the role, featuring practical green body paint, wild orange hair, and the character's signature electric abilities. The sequence depicts a brutal confrontation between Blanka and Ryu, with Blanka displaying savage, animalistic movement and devastating attacks before the two engage in fast-paced combat.

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film is a new adaptation of the classic Capcom fighting game franchise. The official logline sets the story in 1993, where estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo, are recruited by...