Street Fighter is a 2026 American-Japanese action comedy film directed by Kitao Sakurai from a screenplay by T. J. Fixman and Sakurai, with a story by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman. Produced by Legendary Pictures with Capcom as co-producer and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is based on Capcom’s long-running fighting game series and is the third live-action feature film adaptation after Street Fighter (1994) and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009). The film stars Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, David Dastmalchian, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Vidyut Jammwal, who plays Dhalsim in his Hollywood debut.

Principal photography took place in Australia from August to November 2025. The film premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on 12 October 2026 and was released in theatres on 16 October 2026, including in India in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. It opened at number one at the North American box office and recorded the biggest opening in the franchise’s history, although its reviews were mostly negative and its worldwide opening fell short of the studio’s reported hopes.

Street Fighter – Movie Details

Category	Details
Movie Name	Street Fighter
Release Date	16 October 2026
Country	United States, Japan
Language	English (also released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in India)
Genre	Action Comedy, Martial Arts
Director	Kitao Sakurai
Lead Cast	Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang
Supporting Cast	Vidyut Jammwal, David Dastmalchian, Jason Momoa, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Mel Jarnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski
Production Companies	Legendary Pictures, Capcom
Distributor	Paramount Pictures
Runtime	About 119–120 minutes
Rating	PG-13 (USA), 12A (UK), UA 16+ (India)
Estimated Budget	About $82 million
Box Office Collection	About $52.8 million worldwide (as of 20–21 October 2026)
Based On	Capcom’s Street Fighter video game series
Previous Films	Street Fighter (1994), Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)

Plot

Street Fighter is set in 1993 and follows two estranged fighters, Ryu and Ken Masters, who are recruited by the mysterious Chun-Li to enter the next World Warrior Tournament. What neither of them knows is that the tournament will force them to face each other as well as the demons from their past. Behind the brutal competition lies a hidden conspiracy led by the villain M. Bison, who runs the criminal organisation Shadaloo.

As the tournament progresses, the film introduces a long list of characters from the games, including the yoga master Dhalsim, the soldier Guile, the boxer Balrog, the giant Zangief, the sumo wrestler E. Honda and the mutated Blanka. Dhalsim, played by Vidyut Jammwal, takes part in the tournament and later appears alongside Guile as the group attempts to escape from Shadaloo. Chun-Li, meanwhile, pursues her own confrontation with Bison.

Unlike the 1994 film, which centred on Guile, the new version builds its story around Ryu and Ken, which is closer to how the Street Fighter II era is remembered by fans. The film combines fight sequences with broad humour, animated flashbacks in the style of 1990s anime, and a number of references to arcade culture. Its central narrative revolves around friendship, rivalry and the question of whether two former training partners can reunite to stop Bison. Several reviewers noted that the story ends abruptly and sets up a possible sequel.

Main Cast and Characters

Andrew Koji as Ryu: Ryu is a wandering martial artist who has spent years trying to master himself. Koji, known for Warrior and Snake Eyes, plays him as the calm and disciplined centre of the film. His relationship with Ken forms the emotional core of the story.

Noah Centineo as Ken Masters: Ken is Ryu’s former training partner, a confident and flashy fighter who comes from a wealthy background. Centineo plays him with humour and arrogance, and the film uses his rivalry and friendship with Ryu to drive much of the plot.

Callina Liang as Chun-Li: Chun-Li is the determined fighter who recruits Ryu and Ken for the tournament while pursuing her own mission against Bison. To prepare for the role, Liang trained daily in Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Wushu, focused heavily on leg strength and followed a strict bulking diet. By the end of filming, each of her thighs had reportedly grown by 6.5 centimetres.

Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim: Dhalsim is the Indian yoga master known in the games for his stretching limbs, his calm personality and his unusual fighting style. Jammwal, an Indian action star trained in Kalaripayattu, plays the role in his Hollywood debut. Reviewers described his screen time as meaningful, and several noted that his martial arts background suits the character well. Dhalsim was previously played by Roshan Seth in the 1994 film.

Supporting Cast and Characters

Cody Rhodes as Guile: Guile is the American air force soldier known for his flat-top hairstyle. Rhodes, a WWE star, plays him as a straightforward and heroic figure.

Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma: Akuma is the dark and powerful fighter from the series’ lore. Reigns, another WWE star, plays the role.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog: Balrog is the boxer from the games. Jackson, the rapper and actor, plays the character, and reviewers said he mostly plays himself.

Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki: Dan is the comic-relief fighter who is famous in the games for being weak. Schulz brings the role’s humour and also appears with Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li in the later part of the film.

Eric André as Don Sauvage: Don Sauvage is a character who does not come from the original game roster and appears in the film’s story.

Orville Peck as Vega: Vega is the masked Spanish fighter who uses claws. Peck was among the first actors cast in June 2025.

The rest of the ensemble includes Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe and Kyle Mooney in a small role. Don Lee voices Gouken in flashback sequences, and the character El Fuerte also appears. Several streamers and former fighting game players, including Maximilian Dood, Justin Wong and IFC Yipes, appear in cameos as Bison’s inmates.

Vidyut Jammwal in Street Fighter

For Indian audiences, the main attraction of Street Fighter is Vidyut Jammwal’s casting as Dhalsim. Jammwal, born on 10 December 1980 in Jammu, became known through Hindi action films such as Commando, Junglee and Khuda Haafiz. He is trained in Kalaripayattu and has built his career around performing his own action sequences. His casting as Dhalsim was announced by Deadline in July 2025.

The film marks Jammwal’s Hollywood debut and is widely described as a major international step for the actor. Early reviews from Indian outlets welcomed his presence, with The Week saying that he gets meaningful screen time and may finally receive recognition from outside India. Other reviews said that his martial arts background gives credibility to a character built around flexibility and unusual combat.

Production, Creative and Technical Aspects

Development and Story

Legendary Entertainment acquired the live-action film and television rights to Street Fighter in April 2023, with Capcom co-producing. The brothers Danny and Michael Philippou were initially in talks to direct but dropped out in June 2024 to make Bring Her Back. Kitao Sakurai, who previously worked on the series Twisted Metal, was hired in February 2025. The film was originally dated for 20 March 2026 under Legendary’s deal with Sony Pictures, but it was removed from that schedule after the deal expired, and Paramount gained the distribution rights in September 2025 under a new agreement with Legendary.

The story takes the 1993 setting of the Street Fighter II era and treats it as a colourful tournament adventure. Instead of repeating the 1994 film’s military plot, the screenplay focuses on the Ryu and Ken friendship, using an ensemble of game characters around them.

Casting and Characters

Casting took place from May to July 2025. Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck and Callina Liang were cast in June 2025, followed by 50 Cent and Andrew Schulz. In July 2025, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Hirooki Goto and Vidyut Jammwal joined as M. Bison, Guile, E. Honda and Dhalsim. Eric André, Olivier Richters, Mel Jarnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski and Kyle Mooney were announced in September 2025. Don Lee’s casting as the voice of Gouken was announced in October 2026.

The cast mixes actors, WWE wrestlers, a UFC champion, a New Japan Pro-Wrestling star and a musician, which is unusual even for a video game adaptation.

Filming and Locations

Principal photography began in Australia on 18 August 2025 under the working title Punch, with Ken Seng as cinematographer, and wrapped on 12 November 2025. The film’s special moves and creature characters were completed with visual effects from several studios, listed below.

Production Companies

The film was produced by Legendary Pictures and Capcom, with Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama and Stefan Makhoul among the producers. It is the first release under Paramount’s new distribution deal with Legendary. The reported production budget is about $82 million, although some other reports have given a higher figure. Hasbro was appointed as the global master toy licensee in February 2026, and Legendary Comics is publishing a graphic novel anthology with five stories set before the events of the film, supported by a Kickstarter campaign that began on 9 September 2026.

Music and Background Score

The film’s score was composed by Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson, who previously worked with Kitao Sakurai on Twisted Metal. In an action film built around tournament fights and constant movement, music plays an important role in controlling pace and emphasising the impact of each fight. The soundtrack also uses period-style music to support the 1993 setting, although some reviewers criticised certain song choices as out of place.

Cinematography and Editing

Ken Seng handled the cinematography. The visual style leans towards bright colours and comic-book energy, supported by visual effects from Digital Domain. DNEG, Framestore, Niche VFX and Od Studios, with Sandra Balej as visual effects supervisor. Titmouse produced the 2D animated flashback scenes. Which recreate the look of 1990s anime and show the younger Ryu and Ken. Editing drew more criticism than any other technical element, with some reviewers describing it as choppy and overly fast, particularly during the fight sequences.

Music and Soundtrack Details

The soundtrack of Street Fighter features the original score composed by Leo Birenberg. Zach Robinson, along with two original songs by the industrial band HEALTH. Released by Milan Records, the album became available digitally on 16 October 2026, the same day as the film’s release. Tracks listed for the album include “FIGHT!”, “Chun-Li: Woman of Vengeance”, “World Warriors”, “Guile’s Theme”, “The Final Awakening”, “Hadoken!”, “KEN VS RYU”, “Negative Edge”, “Brainrot” and a Dhalsim’s Cave Rave remix.

1. Guile’s Theme

“Guile’s Theme” is a new version of the theme originally written by Yoko Shimomura for the 1991 video game Street Fighter II. It was produced by Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson and performed by the composers with Jemma Heigis, Myrone and Jacob Umansky. Released as the soundtrack’s first single on 30 September 2026, the track runs for about two minutes and 46 seconds. The composers said that the original theme was one of the pieces that shaped their musical identities and that they wanted fans to hear their respect for it.

2. Negative Edge

“Negative Edge” is an original song by HEALTH, written for the film’s soundtrack and released on 16 October 2026. The title refers to a technique familiar to fighting game players. The band said that they are lifelong players of the series and wanted to follow the tradition of songs written for movies about movies, such as the tie-in songs of Men in Black and Demolition Man.

Brainrot

“Brainrot” is the second original track by HEALTH on the album and was released alongside “Negative Edge”. Together, the two HEALTH songs add a rock and industrial element to an album that is otherwise built around the composers’ score.

4. Dhalsim’s Cave Rave

A Dhalsim’s Cave Rave remix is also listed on the album. The title is linked to the character played by Vidyut Jammwal It is one of the tracks that connects the soundtrack directly to the film’s Indian fighter.

Background Score

Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson’s background score works primarily through instrumental music and scene-specific sound design. It helps control the pace of the fights, supports the transitions between live-action and animated flashbacks. Underlines the contrast between the humour and the film’s more serious moments. Together with the song choices, it contributes to the film’s overall sound and atmosphere.

Release Date and Theatrical Distribution

Street Fighter Release Details

Detail	Information
Film Title	Street Fighter
World Premiere	12 October 2026, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles
Release Date in India and USA	16 October 2026
Early International Release	14 October 2026 in France, Belgium and South Korea; 15 October 2026 in markets such as Mexico, Argentina, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal
Trailer Release Date	Teaser on 12 December 2025 at The Game Awards; full-length trailer at CinemaCon in April 2026
Certification	PG-13 (USA), 12A (UK), UA 16+ (India)
Production Companies	Legendary Pictures and Capcom
Theatrical Distribution	Paramount Pictures
Music Label	Milan Records
Languages in India	English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
OTT Release Date	Not officially confirmed
OTT Release Platform	Not officially confirmed

Official Release Date

Street Fighter was released in cinemas in the United States and India on 16 October 2026, with a number of international markets, including France, Belgium and South Korea, opening on 14 October and others such as Mexico and Argentina on 15 October. The world premiere took place on 12 October at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The date followed a long delay, as the film had originally been planned for 20 March 2026 before a change of studio moved it to Paramount.

The marketing campaign began with a teaser at The Game Awards in December 2025, followed by a full-length trailer at CinemaCon in April 2026, where Paramount also presented the film to exhibitors. Further trailers and featurettes continued through the summer, including one that revealed the cameos by fighting game streamers and players.

Worldwide Theatrical Release

The film received a worldwide theatrical release, with an international opening across 65 markets. Early territories included France, Belgium and South Korea on 14 October, followed by Mexico, Argentina, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal on 15 October, while markets such as Bulgaria, Finland, Lithuania and Taiwan followed on 16 October. In India, it opened in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions, with the English and Hindi versions accounting for almost all of the earnings. Paramount handled distribution, and the film is the first release under its new three-year agreement with Legendary.

Certification and Runtime

In the United States, the film is rated PG-13 for violence and action, bloody images, strong language, sexual references, partial nudity and brief smoking. This means the fights are less graphic than those of recent Mortal Kombat films and are aimed at a broader audience. The British Board of Film Classification gave it a 12A certificate on 28 September 2026, while the Central Board of Film Certification in India listed it as UA 16+. Viewers should check the certificate on their booking app before taking younger children.

The runtime is listed as about 119 to 120 minutes, or roughly two hours. This is shorter than many recent blockbusters, which suits the film’s fast-moving style, although some critics felt that the pace left little time for the supporting characters.

Theatrical Formats and Presentation

In the United States, the film was released in standard formats and in IMAX. Availability varied by cinema and location, so not every format was offered at every venue. In India, viewers should check their local listings for standard, premium and large-format shows.

Significance of the Release

The release matters for several reasons. It is the first major live-action Street Fighter film in 17 years, and its box office opening is the best in the franchise’s history, ahead of the 1994 film and The Legend of Chun-Li. It also marks Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut, which received significant attention in India. At the same time, the film arrived with a review embargo that lifted only hours before the first shows, which is often read as a sign of low confidence in a film’s reception. Its theatrical release therefore represents both a new attempt to establish a Street Fighter film series and a test of whether video game adaptations can keep succeeding at the box office.

OTT Release and Streaming Availability

The official OTT release date and streaming platform for Street Fighter have not been confirmed in the information available here. A digital premiere would typically follow the theatrical run, but its timing depends on the film’s box office performance, Paramount’s distribution agreements and the streaming partner’s announcement. Some entertainment websites expect the film to arrive on Paramount+ in the United States, but this has not been officially announced. Until Paramount or an authorised platform confirms the details, a specific OTT date or service should not be presented as final. This section can be updated once an official announcement identifies the streaming platform and digital release date.

Budget and Box Office Collection

Street Fighter Budget and Box Office

Box Office Detail	Reported Figures
Estimated Production Budget	About $82 million
Release Date	16 October 2026
Opening Day Collection (North America)	About $12.5–13 million, including $4 million from previews
Opening Weekend (North America)	About $31 million from 3,575 theatres
International Opening Weekend	About $20.1 million from 65 markets
Worldwide Opening Weekend	About $51.1 million
North America Collection	About $32.7 million (reported by 20 October)
Worldwide Gross Collection	About $52.8 million (reported by 20–21 October)
Opening Day Collection (India Net)	₹1.05 crore
India Net Collection	₹5.74 crore reported by Day 5
India Gross Collection	₹6.82 crore reported by Day 5

Production Budget

The reported production budget of Street Fighter is approximately $82 million, according to several trade and box office tracking reports, although some other reports have mentioned a figure between $100 million and $120 million. The film was co-financed by Legendary and Capcom, and the $82 million figure does not include marketing and distribution costs. The production budget covers expenses associated with filming, cast and crew, visual effects, animation and post-production, while the wider figure can include marketing and release-related costs. These amounts are industry estimates rather than publicly audited figures. The film’s commercial performance is therefore assessed against both its production expenditure and the additional costs involved in promoting and distributing it.

Opening Day Box Office Collection

Street Fighter opened at number one in North America on 16 October 2026. It earned about $12.5 million to $13 million on its opening day, including approximately $4 million from Thursday previews. Although figures varied slightly between tracking services, the opening benefited from the nostalgia surrounding the franchise, a weak slate of competing releases and strong interest from game fans.

The opening weekend total was an estimated $31 million from 3,575 theatres, which gave it a per-theatre average of about $8,671. That is the biggest opening in the franchise’s history, well above the 1994 film’s roughly $7 million to $9.5 million start and The Legend of Chun-Li’s $4.7 million. It is also the second-biggest opening for a fighting game adaptation, behind Mortal Kombat II, which earned about $38.5 million in North America earlier in 2026.

First Week Box Office Collection

Internationally, the film added about $20.1 million from 65 markets, bringing its worldwide opening to approximately $51.1 million. Deadline reported that the studio had hoped for around $70 million globally, so the result landed below expectations, even though the film won the weekend comfortably. By 20 October, tracking sites put the worldwide total at around $52.8 million, with about $32.7 million from North America.

In India, the film opened more quietly. According to Sacnilk, the Day 1 India net collection was ₹1.05 crore, followed by ₹1.45 crore on Day 2, which brought the two-day total to about ₹2.50 crore. By Day 4 the India net total had reached ₹4.79 crore after ₹0.71 crore on that day, and by Day 5 it stood at ₹5.74 crore after ₹0.95 crore on the day. Actual totals may vary according to reporting cut-off times, revisions and the methodology used by individual box-office trackers. A full first-week figure has not yet been reported.

India Net and Gross Collection

By Day 5, reports placed the film’s India net collection at approximately ₹5.74 crore and its India gross collection at around ₹6.82 crore. India net refers to ticket revenue after tax deductions, whereas India gross represents ticket revenue before those deductions. These figures measure different aspects of box-office performance and should not be treated as interchangeable. The English version has contributed the largest share of the Indian total, while the Hindi version had earned about ₹2.06 crore net by Day 5, and the Tamil and Telugu versions together added about ₹12 lakh. Since the film’s theatrical run was still continuing on 21 October 2026, the totals remained provisional and could change as further daily figures were reported.

Overseas and Worldwide Collection

The film recorded about $20.1 million from international markets in its opening weekend, with territories such as Italy, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Portugal among the early contributors. Combining domestic and overseas earnings, reported worldwide gross collections were approximately $52.8 million at this stage of the run, which is about 0.6 times the reported production budget.

The film therefore needs a strong run to become profitable. Analysts have noted that its B- CinemaScore and mixed reviews could lead to a steep second-weekend drop, a pattern seen with Mortal Kombat II. Different publications may report slightly different totals because of variations in reporting periods and collection estimates. Worldwide gross revenue should not be confused with the amount ultimately received by the producers or distributors.

Ratings, Reviews and Audience Reception

Rating Platform	Rating / Review
IMDb	8.1
Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)	About 41% (100+ reviews)
Rotten Tomatoes (Audience)	About 79–82%
Metacritic	45/100
CinemaScore	B-
IGN	6/10
The Week (India)	3/5
Deadline	Critics’ review available
The New York Times	Critics’ review available

Ratings and review availability should be verified against current listings before publication, as scores and audience votes can change.

Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic Ratings

Street Fighter holds about 41% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes after more than 100 reviews, with the score having fluctuated between roughly 34% and 45% since the embargo lifted. On Metacritic it has a score of 45 out of 100, which indicates mixed or average reviews. These numbers are better than those of the 1994 film, which has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and The Legend of Chun-Li, which has 3%, but they are weaker than the scores of the two recent Mortal Kombat films. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is much higher, at about 79% to 82%, which has created a gap of nearly 40 points between critics and viewers.

IMDb Rating and User Reviews

A verified IMDb rating was not available at the time of writing, and IMDb ratings can change quickly as more users submit votes in the first weeks after release. Viewers have shown interest in the film’s colourful characters, its animated flashbacks and its use of arcade nostalgia. Audience discussions frequently focus on the performances of Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, the Dhalsim and Chun-Li fight scenes, and the film’s willingness to embrace the series’ silliness. Common complaints include the tone, the editing and the film’s abrupt ending.

CinemaScore and Audience Response

Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of B-, the same as the 1994 film and slightly below the B earned by Mortal Kombat II. Early audience reactions were stronger than the critics’ reaction, partly because many of the first viewers were dedicated fans of the games. Some viewers praised the faithful character designs and the fan-service moments, while others said that the second half felt rushed and that the humour did not always land.

Critics Reviews and Overall Reception

Film reviews published by outlets such as Deadline, The New York Times, IGN and The Week provide different perspectives alongside audience ratings. Deadline described the film as cheesy and action-packed, with a game cast that should please fans looking to relive the 1990s, and The New York Times review said that it captures the spirit of an arcade player’s imagination. IGN gave it 6 out of 10, while The Week awarded 3 out of 5 and praised the cast and the action while criticising the plot and the editing.

Other critics were harsher. The Associated Press described the film as messily plotted and chaotically conceived, and several reviews criticised its tone, its jokes and its ending, which stops before the story feels complete. TheWrap and others also pointed to the anachronisms in its 1990s setting. Even so, many reviewers agreed that the cast appears to be having fun and that the film has some entertaining moments. Taken together, professional reviews and audience feedback offer different perspectives on the film’s strengths and weaknesses, and the result is best described as a franchise high point that still falls short of a good film in the eyes of most critics.

Street Fighter Photos

The photo gallery of Street Fighter features memorable moments from the film, including Ryu and Ken in the tournament, Chun-Li’s fight scenes, Dhalsim played by Vidyut Jammwal, M. Bison in his Shadaloo headquarters and the colourful ensemble of fighters. These photos offer a closer look at the cast, the film’s comic-book atmosphere and important moments from the action film.

Where to Watch Street Fighter

Street Fighter was released in theatres in India on 16 October 2026. Its current availability may vary by city and cinema, so viewers should check local listings before planning a visit. The official OTT release date and streaming platform have not been confirmed in the information available here. Until an official announcement is made, audiences can search for the film on cinema-booking platforms to check showtimes, ticket prices and seat availability, and to choose between the English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions.

• BookMyShow: Search for the film to check nearby cinemas, available showtimes and ticket prices.
• District: Browse local cinema listings and available movie tickets.
• TicketNew: Check participating theatres and book available screenings.
• PVR INOX: Search for screenings at participating PVR and INOX cinemas.
• Cinépolis India: Check available shows at participating Cinépolis locations.

Availability depends on the city, cinema and current schedule. These links lead to the platforms’ main websites; search for the film there to confirm whether tickets are available. The official OTT platform and digital release date should be added to this section once announced.

Is Street Fighter Worth Watching?

Street Fighter is worth considering for viewers who enjoy video game adaptations, martial arts action and light-hearted fan service. Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo carry the story as Ryu and Ken, while the wider cast brings familiar characters from the games into a colourful tournament setting. The film’s main appeal lies in its nostalgia, its fast fights and its willingness to embrace the series’ silliness. Vidyut Jammwal’s Dhalsim is an added reason for Indian viewers to watch it in a cinema.

However, the film has real weaknesses. Critics have been largely negative about the plot, tone and editing, and the ending leaves much of the story unresolved. Viewers who expect a serious martial arts film like John Wick may be disappointed by the PG-13 action and comic tone. The film is a reboot and does not depend on the 1994 or 2009 movies, so new viewers can follow it without background, although familiarity with the games makes the references more enjoyable.

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