"Where is my true opponent?"
That's right, it's WWE's Roman Reigns speaking as the dark master of the Ansatsuken, Akuma, who completely surrendered to the Satsui no Hado.
The latest footage from the upcoming Street Fighter movie shows that the rivalry between Akuma and Ryu will be accurately depicted in the film.
It seems the new teaser was released to coincide with Reigns' match at last night's Summer Slam PPV event.
In keeping with most Street Fighter games, it seems Akuma will be after Ryu, portrayed by Andrew Koji. In the games, Akuma wants Ryu to also surrender to his inner, dark urges, so that the two can battle as equal Dark Hado masters. '
It's for that same reason why Akuma largely ignores Ken, because the heir to the Masters corporate empire has strong ties to his family and other worldly attachments, making him unsuitable as a candidate for the Dark Hado, depsite undergoing all of the same training.
Originally scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2026, Street Fighter is now currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 16, 2026.
The confirmed cast for the movie now includes:
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- WWE's Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Andrew Schulz as Dan
- Orville Peck as Vega
- 50 Cent as Balrog
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
The only longtime Street Fighter character that has yet to be cast or revealed is Sagat.
Production on the new Street Fighter movie wrapped back in November 2025 following a 3-month shoot in Australia.
The film is a collaboration between Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, aiming to bring the beloved fighting game franchise to life once again.
Director Kitao Sakurai, known for directing the wild comedy Bad Trip, was behind the camera, while the script was penned by Dalan Musson, who previously worked on Captain America: Brave New World.
Street Fighter is widely considered to be one of the cornerstones of the fighting game community (alongside Mortal Kombat), with a long history of influence and innovation. But its live-action cinematic history has been far less successful.
The 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kylie Minogue earned a cult following thanks to its campy charm and exaggerated performances, despite receiving mixed reviews and only modest box office returns.
On the other hand, the 2009 spin-off Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was critically panned and is often cited as one of the genre’s worst video game adaptations of all-time.
Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER! Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters.