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Callina Liang to Lead Street Fighter Movie as Chun-Li

Legendary Pictures’ live-action adaptation is scheduled for March 20, 2026 with Kitao Sakurai at the helm.

Familiar fighters like Ryu and Chun-Li are making their way to Street Fighter 8. The game will feature four new fighters and more new content as well as a closed beta that's set to debut this October.
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Chun-Li as seen in Street Fighter 6 alongside actress Callina Liang.

Overview

  • Callina Liang will portray Chun-Li, the franchise’s skilled Interpol officer, following standout roles in Presence, Bad Genius and Foundation.
  • The film’s ensemble cast includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma and Orville Peck as Vega.
  • The narrative will see Chun-Li joining other fighters to overthrow M. Bison’s Shadaloo regime through intense martial arts battles.
  • Based on Capcom’s flagship fighting games, the film will be the series’ third live-action adaptation.
  • Apart from the confirmed casting, the studio has kept plot specifics and production milestones tightly under wraps.