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Street Fighter Live-Action Reboot Unveils First Teaser at The Game Awards

Paramount targets October 16, 2026 for a theatrical release under Legendary’s new distribution deal.

Overview

  • A 45-second first look and 17 character posters debuted on stage and online, showcasing game-accurate designs and signature moves.
  • More than a dozen cast members appeared at the Peacock Theater reveal, including Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns.
  • The official synopsis sets the story in 1993 as Chun-Li recruits estranged fighters Ryu and Ken for the World Warrior Tournament that masks a darker plot.
  • Kitao Sakurai directs from a screenplay by Dalan Musson, with the production shot in Australia and reported to have recently wrapped; the film is formatted for IMAX.
  • Studios emphasize a bright, tongue-in-cheek tone and 1990s aesthetic in the teaser and posters, which feature first looks at Blanka, Dhalsim, M. Bison, and more.