Live-Action Street Fighter Film Trailer Highlights Ken and Ryu Rivalry

Paramount Pictures released a new trailer for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film on Monday, centering on the dynamic between protagonists Ryu and Ken. The movie, produced by Legendary Entertainment, is scheduled to open in theaters on October 16. Set in 1993, the plot follows estranged fighters Ryu, portrayed by Andrew Koji, and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo, who are recruited by Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, for the World Warrior Tournament.
The narrative introduces a deadly conspiracy that pits the rivals against each other while they confront their pasts. The cast also includes David Dastmalchian as M. Bison and Curtis Jackson as Balrog. This release marks the first film distributed under a multi-year deal between Paramount and Legendary, which excludes China. Kitao Sakurai directs the production, which began shooting in Australia in August 2025.
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Key facts
- Release date
- October 16
- Studio
- Legendary Entertainment
- Distributor
- Paramount Pictures
- Director
- Kitao Sakurai
- Cast
- Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, David Dastmalchian, Curtis Jackson
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