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The anticipatedStreet Fightermovie is making progress. According to a new report, the production is eyeing some big actors to join the live-action film.
Street Fighteris an upcoming live-action adaptation of Capcom’s hit video game franchise, which has since become a cornerstone of fighting games.Street Fighteris renowned for its beloved characters, including Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile. Legendary Entertainment acquired the film and TV rights to the franchise. On Jul 08, 2025, aStreet Fightermovie was announced. There has been no concrete update about the project’s casting until now, with some big names potentially joining the film.
Sources toldDeadlinethat at least four actors are being eyed to be cast in the anticipatedStreet Fightermovie. Among the names areAquamanstar Jason Momoa,To All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforeactor Noah Centineo,Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shawstar Roman Reigns, andBoy Kills World’sAndrew Koji. Momoa is still fresh from the phenomenal box office success of another video game live-action adaptation –A Minecraft Movie,which was produced by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. The outlet, however, noted that the studio reps declined to comment on the rumored casting. Thus, one still needs to take it with a grain of salt until they officially confirm the casting.
Getting The Casting Right For A NewStreet FighterWill Be Paramount To The Film’s Success
In March,Sony removedStreet Fighterfrom its 2026 theatrical release calendar. The anticipated movie was initially set to hit theaters on June 15, 2025. The move raised eyebrows and raised concerns that the reboot would not see the light of day. So, the report about the rumored casting is a good sign that the project is still on their radar. Before the changes in Sony’s calendar, the project finally found its director. In February, Capcom and Legendary Pictures decided to work withKitao Sakuraifor the project. Sakurai is known for helmingThe Eric André Showand Netflix’s comedy-dramaBad Trip.Prior to Sakurai taking on the job, Danny and Michael Philippou were initially attached to direct the movie. However, they left the project in mid-2024. With a director and some actors rumored to join the film, chances are high that fans are getting anotherStreet Fightermovie, perhaps by 2027 at the earliest.
Momoa, Centineo, Reigns, and Koji possibly joining theStreet Fighterlive-action is exciting. Momoa could play the King of Muay-Thai Sagat with his intimidating presence and muscular build.Sagatis a recurring major character from the game, which suits Momoa’s star power. Centineo could play Ken Masters because his energy fits Ken’s playful and cocky nature. However, the young actor is versatile, so he could also portray Cody, a street fighter-turned-prisoner. Cody is good-natured with a sense of justice. However, he could be reckless, too. Meanwhile, WWE superstar Reigns can use his real-life experience and portray the powerful Russian wrestlerZangief. He has the size and background to bring authenticity to Zangief’s powerful moves. Lastly, Koji can potentially play one of the favorites and the main protagonist,Ryu. The British actor and martial artist has the skill and mindset to portray Ryu’s philosophy and inner struggle. All four could form a strong ensemble for the upcomingStreet Fightermovie. Each has unique charisma, humor, and discipline that could appeal to general audiences and gaming fans.
