Street Fighter (2026) cast, director and plot revealed at Hollywood launch
Kitao Sakurai directs the 2026 film adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter, featuring Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison.
Key points
- Kitao Sakurai directs the film, co‑written by T.J. Fixman.
- Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken.
- David Dastmalchian portrays M. Bison, who hosts a trap in the World Warrior Tournament II.
- The movie opened on 14 October 2026 with a 1990s aesthetic.
- Koji said he feels a personal connection to Ryu despite not being skilled at the video game.
Street Fighter (2026) Cast, Director and Plot Unveiled at Hollywood Launch
Kitao Sakurai directs the 2026 cinematic adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter series, with co‑writer T.J. Fixman credited for the screenplay.
The film stars Andrew Koji as the iconic fighter Ryu and pairs him opposite Noah Centineo, who portrays Ryu’s brother‑in‑arms Ken.
David Dastmalchian appears as the antagonistic M. Bison, a sneering tyrant who hosts the World Warrior Tournament II to set a trap for the winner of the first tournament, Ryu, who has gone missing.
The movie opened in theaters on 14 October 2026 and embraces a 1990s aesthetic featuring neon lighting, pop music and high‑octane action.
In an interview, Andrew Koji said he is not very skilled at the Street Fighter video game but has always played Ryu because he feels a personal connection to the character.
Your questions, answered
Who directs the 2026 Street Fighter film?
Kitao Sakurai directs the film, with T.J. Fixman as co‑writer.
Which actors star in the film?
Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken, and David Dastmalchian plays M. Bison.
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