Ultimate Guide to the Street Fighter Live Action Movie Cast: Who’s Playing Who and Why It’s Wild
- The TV Cave Article
- Jul 5
- 4 min read
If you grew up mashing buttons on an arcade machine until your thumbs went numb, then the idea of a Street Fighter live action movie might make your inner child throw a Hadouken of joy. Or a facepalm. Because let’s be real, video game movies have had... a history. But Legendary Pictures is diving back into the ring with a brand new cast of characters straight from Capcom’s legendary fighting franchise. And this time, things are looking surprisingly promising.
So who’s in this new Street Fighter live action adaptation, what characters are making their return, and why does the cast feel like a crossover episode between Hollywood, the WWE, and your favorite anime convention? Let’s break it down.
In a world drowning in superhero flicks and nostalgia reboots, Street Fighter is no random coin-drop. This franchise is a pop culture juggernaut that helped define the fighting game genre. From Ryu and Ken’s bromantic rivalry to M Bison’s world domination schemes, Street Fighter has always been larger than life.
This new adaptation promises to do what past attempts never fully nailed: great casting, real martial arts credibility, and the right amount of camp. With Legendary Pictures partnering with Capcom, the production is shaping up to be part action epic and part cosplay fever dream. And honestly? We’re here for it.
Meet the Street Fighter Live Action Cast: Who’s Who
Let’s take a tour of the cast list that reads like someone pulled names out of a hat at a fan convention. Yet weirdly, it works.
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Let’s start with the most important man in a white gi. Andrew Koji (of Warrior fame) is stepping into Ryu’s barefoot role. With a legit martial arts background and a brooding intensity, Koji might be the best shot we’ve had at a serious Ryu. Finally, someone who looks like they meditate and fight for inner peace, not Instagram followers.
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
Yes, the Netflix heartthrob himself is playing Ken. Is he blonde enough? Is he punchy enough? Time will tell. But Centineo brings charisma and energy, which is exactly what Ken needs to balance Ryu’s stoic stare-a-thons.
Callina Liang as Chun Li
Chun Li fans, rejoice. Rising star Callina Liang brings both grace and power to the iconic Interpol agent. Her background in action films and martial arts choreography makes her a natural fit for the spinning bird kick queen. Bonus points if she actually kicks someone into a billboard.
Jason Momoa as Blanka
Let that sink in. Aquaman himself is playing the green, electric jungle beast. It’s bananas, and somehow it totally tracks. You don’t cast Jason Momoa unless you want chaos, muscle, and someone who can make “RAWR” sound oddly emotional.
Roman Reigns as Akuma
The WWE superstar is taking his smoldering wrestling energy into full-on demon mode. If anyone can pull off Akuma’s angry fireball dad energy, it’s Roman Reigns. Expect dramatic slow walks, glowing eyes, and more than a few broken bones.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog
Yes, really. The rapper turned actor is stepping into the gloves of the heavyweight boxer with a bad attitude. It’s giving old-school brutality with new-school swagger. Just imagine the training montage. Pure cinematic gold.
David Dastmalchian as M Bison
He’s been creepy in everything from The Suicide Squad to Ant-Man. Now David Dastmalchian takes on the role of the iconic villain with delusions of world domination. Expect high-camp dialogue and some very evil capes.
Orville Peck as Vega
Masked, mysterious, and absurdly stylish. Who better than country goth icon Orville Peck to portray the narcissistic Spanish ninja? He already has the mask and the flair, now just give him a claw and a rooftop fight scene.
Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
Comedian Andrew Schulz will play Dan, the pink-gi wearing goofball of the series. He’s got the sarcasm and the loud mouth, which is all Dan really needs.
Cody Rhodes as Guile
America’s favorite flat top gets the wrestling star treatment with Cody Rhodes. He’s got the military look, the muscles, and probably enough patriotism to turn Sonic Booms into fireworks.
Who’s Behind the Scenes?
Directing this wild roster is Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip and The Eric Andre Show. Which explains a lot. Expect the unexpected. The script is penned by Dalan Musson, who wrote for Captain America: Brave New World, so fingers crossed there’s plot somewhere between the kicks. Filming is set to take place in Australia and Atlanta, because nothing says martial arts fantasy like kangaroos and Coca Cola.
Why Fans Should Actually Be Hyped
Sure, video game movies have burned us before. But this cast is weird in the best possible way. It’s a blend of action chops, comedy talent, and bold style choices that actually respects the over-the-top vibe of the Street Fighter franchise.
The production team seems to get it. They’re not trying to make Citizen Kane with fireballs. They’re making a fun, ridiculous, action-packed ride that remembers what Street Fighter is about, cool fights, bold characters, and maybe a little shouting in Japanese.
This Cast Might Actually Pull It Off
The Street Fighter live action cast is a chaotic mashup of martial artists, wrestlers, rappers, and style icons. And weirdly, that’s exactly what we needed. With names like Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, and Callina Liang leading the charge, this adaptation might finally give us the kick-punch spectacle the franchise deserves.
Will it be a flawless victory or a cinematic Shoryuken to the face? Time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, we’re watch, ing.
Now, when’s the trailer dropping?
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