Overview

• Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted black‑and‑white footage showing jump‑rope drills and heavy‑bag work while wearing Balrog’s signature haircut and look.
• His captions hyped the role and hinted at a potential follow‑up focused on Balrog, a sequel tease that has not been confirmed by the studios.
• Newsweek reiterates an ensemble that includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun‑Li, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Orville Peck as Vega, and Roman Reigns as Akuma.
• The film is slated for October 16, 2026 under a distribution partnership between Legendary and Paramount.
• Coverage notes that the videos drew praise for visual likeness while skepticism persists about casting choices and the adaptation’s likely quality.