Legendary officially unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming Street Fighter movie during The Game Awards, giving fans their first real look at the long-awaited video game adaptation hitting theaters on October 16, 2026.
The trailer debuted with the tagline “PUSH START,” teasing the World Warrior Tournament with fast cuts, stylized visuals, and a tone clearly inspired by the classic Capcom games.
Watch below.
Trailer Music and Style
The trailer is set to Joey Valence and Brae’s Beastie Boys-inspired track “Punk Tactics,” immediately signaling a high-energy, modern take on the franchise while still leaning into its arcade roots.
While the footage itself was brief, it highlighted the scale of the tournament, quick flashes of combat, and the larger-than-life personalities fans expect from Street Fighter.
Entire Cast Appears On Stage
Following the trailer reveal, the cast joined Geoff Keighley on stage, turning the moment into one of the biggest live reveals of the night.
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The cast members who appeared include:
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
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The appearance reinforced just how stacked the roster is, pulling heavily from the Street Fighter II era while expanding into later characters.
The cast also includes Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksonas Balrog, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Eric André as Don Sauvage, and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison.
Character Posters Released
Alongside the trailer, stylized character posters were released, each spotlighting a fighter with bold colors, game-inspired typography, and a gritty live-action redesign. The posters confirmed the full lineup and gave fans their best look yet at the cast in character.
The designs lean into classic silhouettes and signature moves, blending realism with exaggerated, arcade-style flair.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai
The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip, Twisted Metal) and is being co-developed and co-produced with Capcom. Legendary will release the movie through its global distribution deal with Paramount Pictures.
With the trailer now out and the cast officially unveiled, the countdown to October 16, 2026 is officially on.
Watch the trailer:
