Legendary Street Fighter live-action due Oct 16, 2026 with Paramount

Legendary Entertainment’s new live action adaptation of Street Fighter is now in production and has been given a release date: the film will open in theaters on October 16, 2026, the studios announced as part of a new multiyear distribution pact with Paramount Pictures. Filming began in Australia in August under director Kitao Sakurai, and the cast has started sharing behind the scenes photos that confirm the project is moving forward.

Set in 1993, the film follows estranged fighters Ryu and Ken, played respectively by Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, who are pulled back into combat when Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, recruits them for a World Warrior Tournament. Paramount and Legendary released an official synopsis saying the tournament conceals a deadly conspiracy that forces the two to face each other and their pasts. The movie is being filmed for IMAX, the studios said.

The production boasts a large ensemble that blends Hollywood actors, musicians and professional fighters. Confirmed cast members include Jason Momoa as Blanka; Roman Reigns as Akuma; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog; Cody Rhodes as Guile; David Dastmalchian as M. Bison; Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki; Vidyut...