Legendary Pictures’ upcoming live-action Street Fighter adaptation is reportedly in discussions with several high-profile actors to join its cast. According to industry sources, Andrew Koji (Bullet Train), Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Dune), Noah Centineo (Black Adam), and WWE superstar Roman Reigns are all being considered for roles in the film.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, these early talks suggest the project is moving forward as planned. If signed on, it remains unclear which characters from the legendary fighting game franchise the actors would portray. Details about the plot are also still under wraps, but Legendary is reportedly aiming for a spring 2026 release.
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Legendary first announced its plans to adapt Street Fighter in 2023, securing the rights to Capcom’s iconic series. Initially, YouTube sensations and Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou were attached to helm the project. However, they later exited, leaving the film without a director until early 2025, when The Eric Andre Show’s Kitao Sakurai stepped in. Despite these changes, the studio is reportedly sticking to its original March 20, 2026, release target.Fans of the franchise can dive into the latest game, Street Fighter 6, while awaiting further updates on the film.