Capcom has started filming the live-action Street Fighter movie with Legendary Entertainment, and both are putting up the money. Ken, Ryu and Chun-Li are locked in. The release date is 16 October 2026. Capcom also frames the project as part of its “Single Content Multiple Usage” plan to push its game IP beyond consoles.
Production has begun — and why it matters
Filming is underway, with Legendary on board as co-financier. That pairing signals a straight shot at global cinemas.
- Filming has commenced on Street Fighter.
- Legendary is collaborating and co-financing.
- Capcom sees film as a lever for brand reach.
Capcom’s pitch is simple: put your biggest games on the biggest screens to reach people who don’t pick up a pad. With Legendary — a studio tied to many box-office hits — the project has the machinery to land wide. The strategy is more than marketing; it’s a new route to sell the IP back to players later via games, merch and streaming.
The cast: Ken, Ryu and Chun-Li confirmed
The three pillars of Street Fighter are set. Ken is played by Noah Centineo, Ryu by Andrew Koji, and Chun-Li by Callina Liang.
- Ken — Noah Centineo
- Ryu — Andrew Koji
- Chun-Li — Callina Liang
There’s more on the call sheet. The studio lists Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, and Vidyut Jammwal, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Jason Momoa also attached. The “also starring” block includes Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, Kyle Mooney and Mélanie Jarnson. It’s a wide net across film, TV, wrestling, MMA and music.
Capcom’s IP play with Legendary
Capcom ties the film to its “Single Content Multiple Usage” strategy: make one strong IP and run it across formats to grow the audience. Legendary’s track record adds weight, with productions linked to about US$21 billion in global box office.
- SCMU = push game IP beyond games
- Visual media widens reach
- Legendary brings scale and experience
It’s the same logic that powered other game-to-screen wins. Adaptations can pull in new fans, then funnel them back to the games. Capcom keeps stressing that this is a long-term, multi-format plan and not a one-off. The Street Fighter film is a flagship move within that plan.
FAQ
Who is financing the Street Fighter movie?
Capcom and Legendary are jointly financing the film.
Who is playing Ken, Ryu and Chun-Li?
Ken is Noah Centineo, Ryu is Andrew Koji, and Chun-Li is Callina Liang.
When does the film release?
The release date is 16 October 2026. UAE timing is to be confirmed.
