2026 Street Fighter Movie Recreates Iconic Video Game Scenes – See the Photos!

October 14, 2026, is a date marked on every gamer’s calendar. Why? It’s the release date of Street Fighter, the cinematic adaptation of the legendary fighting game! First introduced in 1987 in arcade form, this game has become a global phenomenon, selling over 60 million copies worldwide. As such, the movie is one of the most awaited releases of late 2026! For those curious about how the iconic video game scenes were brought to life, here’s the inside scoop.

Street Fighter: Are the Iconic Fight Scenes Faithfully Reproduced?

Gamers can rest assured: although the action movie directed by Kitao Sakurai is shot with real actors, the epic battle scenes that made the game series a hit are indeed present. Evidence can be seen in a recently released video comparing the game’s famous choreographed matches with those almost identically recreated in the movie.

From spectacular aerial moves, legendary headbutts to rapid-fire kicks, fans of the game won’t feel out of place. And it seems this video has reassured them! Among the numerous comments from viewers, one can read: “If they hadn’t included all this, it wouldn’t have been worth watching. I’ll definitely go see this movie!“, as well as: “Real-life sci-fi movies are what we all wanted.” and: “Finally, a video game movie that isn’t ashamed of its origins!“

From 50 Cent to Jason Momoa!

In less than a month, the adaptation of Street Fighter will be landing in theaters! Leading the cast, Noah Centineo takes on the role of Ken Masters — soon to also be the new face of John Rambo — and Andrew Koji (from the series Warrior) steps into the shoes of Ryu.

Joining them are David Dastmalchian (a familiar face in the Marvel and DC universes), and 50 Cent portraying Balrog, singer Orville Peck behind the mask of Vega, and Jason Momoa as Blanka, who appears completely green in the latest trailer. Will this cast meet the high expectations of the fans? Find out on October 14th in theaters!