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Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns in Talks for 'Street Fighter' Roles

Legendary Pictures' live-action adaptation progresses with high-profile casting negotiations, though character roles and release date remain unconfirmed.

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Jason Momoa attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France.

Overview

  • Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Andrew Koji, and Noah Centineo are reportedly in negotiations for roles in the upcoming 'Street Fighter' movie.
  • The live-action project is being co-developed and co-produced by Legendary Pictures and Capcom, with Kitao Sakurai confirmed as the director.
  • The film's plot and character assignments remain undisclosed, fueling speculation about potential roles for the actors, including Momoa as Blanka and Koji as Ryu.
  • Originally set for a March 2026 release, the movie was removed from Sony's schedule in March 2025 and now lacks a confirmed release date.
  • This marks the third live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, following the 1994 and 2009 films, as Hollywood continues to embrace video game-based movies.