Legendary Pictures’ upcoming Street Fighter movie, set for release on October 16, 2026, has unveiled its full cast, and it’s packed with unexpected choices from across music, wrestling, entertainment, and more. Among the standouts: WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns suit up as classic fighters, and comedian Eric Andre lands a role as a ring announcer inspired by Jimmy Hart. Here’s a full look at who’s playing whom and what this casting reveals about the film’s tone.
Who’s Fighting: The Key Players
- Andrew Koji plays Ryu
- Noah Centineo is Ken
- Callina Liang takes the role of Chun-Li
- Cody Rhodes suits up as Guile
- Mel Jarnson is Cammy
- David Dastmalchian steps into M. Bison
- Hirooki Goto appears as E. Honda
- Orville Peck portrays Vega, the cage fighter
- Andrew Schulz is Dan Hibiki
- Roman Reigns becomes Akuma
- Jason Momoa plays Blanka
- 50 Cent is Balrog
- Olivier Richters takes on Zangief
- Vidyut Jammwal plays Dhalsim
- Alexander Volkanovski appears as Joe from the original game
- Rayna Vallandingham is Juli
Eric Andre also lands a fun, unexpected role as Don Sauvage, a ring announcer loosely inspired by legendary figure Jimmy Hart. It’s one of those smaller parts that could bring comic relief and add character to the movie’s atmosphere.
This is the first live-action Street Fighter film since 2009’s widely criticized Legend of Chun-Li. Given the ensemble roster—including musicians, wrestlers, and international stars, it seems the project is aiming for broad appeal. WWE faces like Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns suggest the film is embracing physical, combat-heavy spectacle, while casting names like Orville Peck and Eric Andre hint at stylistic flavor and personality.
With Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat 2 both scheduled for release next year, fans of classic fighting games are getting a rare block of cinematic adaptations. The big question remains: will the movie deliver the right balance of action, nostalgia, and originality?
