Entertainment · October 15, 2026
‘Street Fighter’ Review: Noah Centineo Stars in a Video Game Adaptation That Pummels You With Fan Service and (Too Few) New Moves
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the 2026 'Street Fighter' reboot brings the classic video game franchise to the big screen with an ensemble cast including Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, and Callina Liang. Set primarily in 1993, the plot follows estranged 'brothers-in-arms' Ken and Ryu as they are recruited for a World Warrior tournament organized by the villainous M. Bison. The film is noted for its heavy use of 1990s nostalgia, fan service, and a mix of live-action and 2D anime-style flashbacks. While critics generally praised the visual aesthetic and specific performances from Koji and Liang, the film received mixed to negative reviews for its incoherent narrative, overstuffed character roster, and inconsistent tone.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai and co-written by T.J. Fixman.
- Noah Centineo stars as Ken Masters and Andrew Koji stars as Ryu.
- The story is set in 1993 and revolves around a World Warrior tournament organized by M. Bison.
- The film uses 2D anime sequences for flashback scenes.
- The cast includes high-profile cameos/supporting roles from Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, and several WWE wrestlers.
- Callina Liang plays Chun-Li, who is also an Interpol agent.
Reported by only some outlets
- The film includes a steam bath battle between Ryu and a 'corpulent opponent'.
- Cody Rhodes' character Guile never actually fights in the movie.
- Jason Momoa’s character, Blanka, is CGI-altered.
- The film has an open ending intended to set up a sequel.
- Andrew Schulz plays Ken's manager.
Confirmed
- Paramount Pictures is the distributor.
- The film features needle drops of 90s hits like 'Who Let the Dogs Out' and '2 Legit 2 Quit'.
- The runtime is approximately 1 hour 59 minutes.
- David Dastmalchian plays the villain M. Bison.
Reported
- The film demonstrated its confidence with an open ending guaranteeing a sequel. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Cody Rhodes spends his screen time spewing 'vaguely homoerotic insults'. (IndieWire)
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