Round 1, Fight! The shooting of the new Street Fighter begins

Paramount confirms the very exciting casting of this new adaptation of the fighting video game.

Hollywood stars, pop culture and legends of the ring: this is the ultimate combo of the casting of Street Fighter !

The new one already promises to be a pure juice adaptation of the great classic video games.

Paramount Pictures and Legendary announce the official launch of the filming of the film which will be released in theaters on October 14, 2026.

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, this new Street Fighter – More than 30 years after the version between Jean -Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia – promises to remain faithful to the frantic spirit of the 90s title. History brings us back in 1993: “Separated for a long time, Ryu and Ken Masters are recalled in the ring by the mysterious Chun-li for the World Warrior Tournament, a confrontation in destiny, the rage and the strength of the fists. But behind this tournament is a fatal conspiracy, which will constitute them not only to oppose each other, but also to face the demons of their past. The way is waiting for them: Game Over. “

By the way, Paramount confirms the casting (already announced for weeks and detailed here) with small montages that will vibrate the nostalgic rope of old players of Street Fighter:

• Cody Rhodes: Guile

• Andrew Schulz: Dan Hibiki

• Eric André: Wild Don

• Vidyut Jammwal: Dhalsim

• Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: Balrog

• Jason Momoa: Blanka

• Orville Peck: Vega

• Olivier Richters: Zangief

• Hirooki Goto: E. Honda

• Rayna Vallandingham: Juli

• Alexander Volkanovski: Joe

• Kyle Mooney: Marvin

• Mel Jarnson: Cammy