Street Fighter movie Coming in 2026 : Everything you need to Know

Rejoice in ecstasy, Street Fighter fans, as the iconic Capcom franchise is going to make a debut in the entertainment industry! After a successful run of the Street Fighter franchise, Capcom decided to go beyond its limitations. 

The adaptation’s right was primarily acquired by Legendary Entertainment from Capcom in April 2023, in partnership with Sony for global distribution, but the movie was later removed amidst active development for the 2026 lineup. 

Later in September 2025, the prayers were heard by Legendary Entertainment as they signed a 3-year global film distribution pact with Paramount Pictures, and revealed their first title, “Street Fighter”.

Likewise, the live-adaptation going to release globally on October 16, 2026, was announced at the Game Awards 2025 on December 11, with a teaser trailer showcasing its stellar cast and plotline! So, without further ado, let’s dive deep into the behind-the-scenes! 

Is Street Fighter Going to be an OTT or Theatre Release?

As per the reports, the upcoming Street Fighter movie will be a standalone narrative that is going to be theatrically released globally! According to Legendary and Paramount, the live-adaptation will be a single shot rather than a full-fledged series like One Piece on Netflix! 

Although fans are going fanatical over the franchise’s debut as a live adaptation, some fans from the nether of Reddit state that Street Fighter could have rocked the stage on OTT platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix. However, it's a matter of time till Netflix buys the entire stake of the movie for an OTT debut!

Street Fighter Live Adaptation Movie : What’s in the Storyline?

Till now, we have seen many animation adaptation of Capcom’s long-running series, from Street Fighter II (1994) to Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009). Fans have been fascinated by their distinguished yet old-fashioned storyline. However, this time, Capcom decided to go crazy with their characters and World Warrior Tournament. With the directions of Kitao Sakurai, the narrative of the upcoming movie will revolve around Hadouken spammers… Ryu and Ken, who are recruited by the legendary fan service kung-fu master Chun-Li (Who also holds the title of Strongest Woman in the World). 

Set in 1993, this live-action reboot will depict the estranged warriors Ryu and Ken as they enter a high-voltage showdown where they will meet deadly fighters from around the world. Unraveling dark secrets and enemies from the past, both protagonists are forced to clash their fists against each other. Tournament being the central focus of the movie, Ryu and Ken will go against M. Bison (Antagonist), who runs the criminal organization Shadaloo!

Street Fighter Movie : Behind the Cameras

Announced at the Game Awards 2025, officials revealed a teaser trailer of around 45 seconds, which showcased in-game iconic characters like Dhalsim, E-Honda, and Vega in electrifying action, along with the ultimate duo of Ryu and Ken. Below here is the stellar cast who will boost your adrenaline through screens!