Overview

• Kitao Sakurai directs the live-action film, which is now in production and being prepared for IMAX release.
• Set in 1993, the official synopsis centers on Ryu and Ken reuniting through Chun-Li to enter the World Warrior Tournament under the shadow of a deadly conspiracy.
• The ensemble includes Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Callina Liang, with David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog.
• Under the new global deal, Paramount will distribute Legendary’s films for three years, with China handled by Legendary East and existing Warner Bros. arrangements for franchises like Dune, Godzilla x Kong and Minecraft continuing.
• Official posts unveiled a retro Street Fighter II–style cast reveal and confirmed the October 16, 2026 theatrical date.