Inspired by the video game saga, the film Street Fighter It will premiere on October 15, 2026. The first previews of the production came to light and reveal important details of the international cast, its nineties setting and a conspiracy plot.
The first trailer was presented during CinemaCon 2026, held from April 13 to 16, 2026, and places the epic tournament in 1993. Chun-Li, at the center of the story, is in charge of recruiting the legendary Ryu and Ken, who had been separated after the breakdown of their friendship.
The cast shows a great diversity of nationalities and styles, especially among the combatants. Noah Centineo will play Ken; Andrew Koji will play Ryu; Callina Liang will be Chun Li, and they will share scenes with other prominent figures such as Jason Momoa, in the role of Blanka; David Dastmalchian, as M. Bison, and other characters such as Zangief, Dhalsim and Cammy.
The images reveal a plot that goes beyond martial arts competitionas it announces a threat that will put the fighters and the entire world at risk.
“Set in 1993, the distant street fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the upcoming World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, destiny and fury. But Behind this battle lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront each other and the demons of their pasts. And if they don’t… game over!“, reads the synopsis.
According to international media, Paramount and Capcom seek to move away from the spectacle reduced to fights to add other elements of suspense and human depth.
Under the direction of Kitao Sakura and with a story written by screenwriter Dalan Musson, with extensive experience in the Marvel universe, Street Fighter It will be released on October 15, 2026 in movie theaters.