Paramount and Legendary's live-action Street Fighter, starring Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, hits cinemas worldwide on Oct. 16, 2026, reuniting Ryu and Ken for a 1993-set World Warrior Tournament clash.
TL;DR
- Release date: Oct. 16, 2026, in both the US and the UK.
- Cast: Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson lead a stacked ensemble.
- Plot: Set in 1993, the story centres on a hidden conspiracy behind the World Warrior Tournament.
- Context: It's the first release under Paramount's new three-year distribution deal with Legendary.
Why this reboot matters now
Street Fighter hasn't had a theatrical outing since 2009's poorly received The Legend of Chun-Li. This version arrives with a considerably bigger cast and marks the opening title in Paramount's fresh distribution partnership with Legendary, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
When is the Street Fighter movie released?
The film opens in theatres on Oct. 16, 2026, according to its production entry on Wikipedia. A first teaser premiered at the Game Awards in December 2025, with a full trailer following in April 2026 and a second trailer landing Sept. 1, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ticket and showtime details are listed on the official Street Fighter site.
Who stars in the new Street Fighter movie?
Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters, co-leading opposite Andrew Koji as Ryu. Callina Liang plays Chun-Li, the fighter who pulls the pair back into competition.
The ensemble also includes Jason Momoa as Blanka, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog, Cody Rhodes as Guile, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison and WWE's Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i as Akuma, according to TechRadar. Kitao Sakurai directs from a script he co-wrote with T.J. Fixman.
What's the plot?
Set in 1993, the story reunites estranged fighters Ryu and Ken when Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. According to the official synopsis reported by TechRadar, a deadly conspiracy forces the fighters to confront one another ā and their pasts ā before the tournament ends.
Who is in theĀ Street FighterĀ movie cast?
TheĀ Street FighterĀ movie cast includes:
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Joe āRoman Reignsā Anoai as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Cody RhodesĀ as Guile
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Eric AndrƩ as Don Sauvage
- CurtisĀ ā50 Centā Jackson as Balrog
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Orville PeckĀ as Vega
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
- Kyle Mooney as Marvin
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
UK release: same day as the US
British fans won't have to wait. UK cinema chain Vue has tickets on sale for Oct. 16, 2026, matching the American release date, according to JustWatch. A UK streaming date and BBFC age rating haven't been confirmed yet.
How it stacks up against the 1994 original
1994 Street Fighter box office: $99.4 million on a $35 million budget Source: Wikipedia
That film starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and is remembered more for its camp value than critical acclaim. The 2026 version was shot on location in Australia and filmed for IMAX, giving it a considerably larger production scale.
What we still don't know
Paramount hasn't confirmed a UK age rating, streaming platform or home-entertainment date for the film. Screen & Story will update this article once the BBFC classification is published.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed Sept. 7, 2026.
