【TGA 2025】 "Is Roman Reigns Akuma?"... Live-action 'Street Fighter', Jason Momoa, 50 Cent and other 'crazy lineup' revealed

"The casting we dreamed of has become a reality." The legendary fighting game 'Street Fighter' is reborn as a perfect live-action movie in collaboration with Legendary Pictures. From WWE superstars to hip-hop moguls, the lineup is truly unprecedented.

On the 12th (local time), Paramount Pictures and Capcom unveiled the first trailer for the movie 'Street Fighter' and confirmed the release date as October 16, 2026 at 'The Game Awards 2025' held the previous day.

◆ The Meeting of WWE Stars and Hollywood

The revealed casting exceeded fans' imaginations. WWE icon Roman Reigns takes on the role of the ultimate enemy Akuma, promising overwhelming charisma. Additionally, the wild Jason Momoa will play Blanka, and rapper 50 Cent transforms into boxer Balrog.

Moreover, 'American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes (WWE) will portray Guile, masked country singer Orville Peck will play Vega, and acclaimed actor David Dastmalchian will portray the final boss M. Bison, showcasing an amazing synchronization with the game characters.

The protagonists Ryu and Ken are played by Andrew Koji ('Bullet Train') and Noah Centineo ('To All the Boys I've Loved Before'), with newcomer Kalina Liang cast as Chun-Li.

◆ 1993, Just Like Back Then

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, this film is set in 1993, the peak of the game's popularity. The 40-second trailer, set to the beat of Joy Valance and Brae's 'Punk Tactics', perfectly recreates the iconic 'car destruction bonus stage' from the original, eliciting cheers from fans.

The film has also received praise for not shying away from the exaggerated styles of the original, such as Guile's angular hair and Dhalsim's yoga techniques. After the failures of 1994 and 2009, attention is focused on whether Legendary Pictures can once again write the success myth of video game adaptations.