Vidyut Jammwal is unrecognizable in 'Street Fighter' 1st-look poster
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The makers of the live-action adaptation of Street Fighter have unveiled striking first-look posters featuring multiple stars, including Noah Centineo, Vidyut Jammwal, and Jason Momoa. The film is set for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Jammwal plays Dhalsim in the movie and shared the character's poster on his Instagram account. The actor sports a shaved head and beard in the poster.
Film details
'Street Fighter' film: A look at the cast and plot
The film stars Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric Andre, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. The teaser for the upcoming live-action adaptation was unveiled during the 2025 Game Awards with the cast introducing it on stage. The official synopsis reads: "Estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Koji) and Ken Masters (Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament."
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Check out the teaser here
PUSH START. Here’s a sneak peek of #StreetFighterMovie, hitting theaters everywhere October 16, 2026. pic.twitter.com/6GLI0GnXIB
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) December 12, 2025
Production details
'Street Fighter' film: Behind the scenes and distribution
The Street Fighter adaptation is directed by Kitao Sakurai with a screenplay by Dalan Musson. The film was co-produced by Legendary and Japanese video game developer Capcom, while Paramount Pictures is distributing it. The project promises to be an action-packed spectacle that pays homage to the beloved video game franchise.