The Street Fighter movie most people refer to is the classic 1994 live-action adaptation, but there's also a highly anticipated new one coming in 2026. Here's a breakdown of the main ones:
The 1994 Street Fighter Movie
- Title: Street Fighter (sometimes called Street Fighter: The Ultimate Battle or Street Fighter: The Movie)
- Release: December 23, 1994
- Director: Steven E. de Souza
- Starring:
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile
- Raul Julia as General M. Bison (in one of his final roles)
- Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li
- Damian Chapa as Ken
- Byron Mann as Ryu
- Kylie Minogue as Cammy
- And others like Wes Studi and Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
- Plot: It's a loose adaptation where Guile leads an allied force to stop the dictator Bison, who holds hostages and threatens the world.
It mixes in various Street Fighter characters in a military/action plot rather than strictly following the game's World Warrior Tournament style.
- Reception: It has a cult following for its campy, over-the-top 90s action vibe (and memorable lines like "quick kick!"), but it's widely panned critically—Rotten Tomatoes sits around 11-12% from critics, though audiences often enjoy it ironically or nostalgically.
It's considered cheesy fun by many fans today.
- Where to watch: Often streams on platforms like Netflix (availability varies by region), or available on Blu-ray/DVD.
There was also a 2009 film called Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (starring Kristin Kreuk), but it's even less well-regarded and often forgotten.
The Upcoming 2026 Street Fighter Movie (Reboot)
- Title: Street Fighter
- Release date: October 16, 2026 (in theaters, distributed by Paramount Pictures)
- Production: Legendary Entertainment, directed by Kitao Sakurai
- Plot summary (from official synopses): Ryu and Ken reunite when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.
They face a hidden conspiracy and must confront each other and their pasts.
- Cast highlights (based on announcements and sneak peeks):
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Jason Momoa (likely in a major role, possibly Blanka or another)
- Roman Reigns
- 50 Cent
- Others like Vidyut Jammwal (possibly Dhalsim), and more
- Vibe: Early sneak peeks (shown at The Game Awards in late 2025) emphasize game-accurate elements—like the iconic car-smashing bonus stage from Street Fighter II, faithful character looks, over-the-top martial arts, and a fun, non-too-serious tone with nods to fans.
Many are calling it the most source-material-accurate adaptation yet.
- Excitement level: Fan reactions online are hyped, with praise for avoiding past mistakes (like sidelining Ryu/Ken) and including wacky game moments.
Trailers and footage have referenced classic elements directly.
