Every actor confirmed in the Street Fighter reboot movie

The highly anticipated Street Fighter film by Legendary Pictures is swiftly gathering an impressive ensemble of top-tier actors, including some surprising choices. Here’s the list of stars confirmed thus far.

For the first time in thirty years, Capcom’s iconic fighting game franchise is returning to cinemas, appearing to tread the path taken by its esteemed predecessor.

The 1994 live-action movie, known for being “terrible but enjoyable,” had actors such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ming-Na Wen, and Raul Julia in it. It seems that its spiritual follow-up is shaping up to be quite similar.

Over the past several weeks, there’s been a steady stream of character representation announcements on social media platforms, stirring up both anticipation and puzzlement among fighting game enthusiasts as they ponder over who’s been selected for some of Street Fighter’s legendary figures.

Chun-Li: Callina Liang

Callina Liang is all geared up to portray Chun-Li, a legendary figure known as the ‘queen’ or ‘first lady’ among combat video game characters, who remains highly recognized and beloved in the gaming world even today.

Liang is recognized at the age of 24 for her performances in horror movies, suspenseful dramas such as Presence, Bad Genius, and even the sci-fi series on Apple TV+ called Foundation.

At present, she resides in London and has a strong command of Mandarin, along with possessing expertise in the martial arts forms of Wushu and Silat.

Ryu: Andrew Koji

Koji, a Japanese-American actor in his mid-30s, made his debut on Cinemax’s Warrior series in 2019. Since then, he has appeared in significant roles in films such as Snake Eyes and Bullet Train, where he portrayed Yuichi ‘The Father’ Kimura.

For several years, starting from his adolescence, Koji has devoted himself to the art of acting. His career has taken him to both Thailand and Japan where he honed his skills as an actor and martial artist. In addition to Taekwondo, he is proficient in Shaolin Kung Fu.

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Ken: Noah Centineo

In an unexpected choice for Legendary’s Street Fighter remake, Noah Centineo takes on the character of Ken Masters, who is Ryu’s close friend and a skilled martial artist with a focus on aesthetics. They both learned their martial arts under the same master.

The 29-year-old thespian is primarily recognized for his portrayal of a romantic interest in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and previously appeared on Disney’s Austin & Ally. Despite lacking any publicly disclosed martial arts training, it’s significant to mention that he took on an action-centric role in Black Adam as Atom Smasher.

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Akuma: Roman Reigns

In a fascinating twist, the towering American wrestler Roman Reigns is stepping into the role of one of the deadliest characters in fighting games: Akuma. Standing tall at 6’3, Reigns might dwarf Akuma’s ‘Great Ogre’ persona, but his casting has sparked a mix of anticipation and uncertainty among fans of the video game series.

A character named Akuma, which translates to ‘devil’ in Japanese, roams as a skilled martial artist but is now corrupted by the potent dark energy known as Satsui no Hadou. He is persistently on the lookout for battles against the most powerful combatants worldwide. Unlike typical villains, Akuma leans more towards the anti-hero side and is recognized as one of Street Fighter’s strongest characters in the official storyline.

He’s already got plenty of battle experience under his belt in the WWE and has an imposing physical stature. There’s no doubt that he’s the one who could genuinely perform the Raging Demon move in reality.

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Blanka: Jason Momoa

Blanka, one of Street Fighter’s most wild characters, is actually based on a real-life story. As a young boy, he survived a plane crash in the jungle and encountered electric eels which led to him developing his massive, green form that we recognize today. However, the events surrounding Blanka in the 1994 Street Fighter film differ significantly from his true backstory.

Blanka is a lively character with electric abilities, capable of stunning adversaries for heavy damage. On the other hand, Jason Momoa has demonstrated his physical skills in shows such as Game of Thrones and Aquaman; it’s yet to be determined if he can perform a Blanka Ball without the aid of computer-generated imagery (CGI).

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M. Bison: David Dastmalchian

In simpler terms, the main villain in Street Fighter is M. Bison, a shrouded figure who aspires to dominate the globe by harnessing the Psycho Power – an energy fueled by anger, sadness, and negative emotions. He exhibits psychopathic behavior and believes he’s a deity, coming close to being immortal. Using the Psycho Drive, he transfers his spirit into different bodies to evade death.

He additionally possesses numerous duplicates, some serving as backup and others advancing to become prominent characters within Street Fighter (such as Cammy, Abel, Ed, etc.). Bison heads the Shadaloo crime syndicate, which includes individuals like Vega, Balrog, and Sagat among its ranks.

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David Dastmalchian is set to portray the cunning dictator, a role that might require him to build more muscle if he intends to rival Bison’s impressive physique, as fans have observed. You may recognize David from his appearances in Dune, The Dark Knight, Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. Despite lacking martial arts background, David has honed his combat skills at the Ijo Ija Academy of Martial Arts based in Los Angeles and has executed fight sequences in his previous acting roles.

Balrog: 50 Cent

As a devoted fan, I’d like to share that the iconic American rapper, 50 Cent, famous for tracks like “P.I.M.P.” and “Candy Shop,” has stepped into an exciting new role – portraying Balrog, a ruthless boxer with a singular focus: money. In this narrative, he chooses to serve under M. Bison, becoming one of the Four Kings within the sinister organization of Shadaloo. Here, he executes Bison’s commands to the letter.

50 has a rich history in acting and boxing, having started training for the sport during his teenage years. It’s widely assumed that he was a Golden Gloves boxer and even competed in the Junior Olympics, which suggests he has the essential skills to convincingly portray Street Fighter’s boxing character.

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Vega: Orville Peck

Vega exhibits a blend of ninja agility and bullfighter audacity in the Street Fighter series, characterized by his acrobatic, swift maneuvers and detachable claw that can be lost and retrieved during fights. His fascination with physical attractiveness drives him to extreme measures for safeguarding his face, concealed beneath a mask.

Country artist Orville Peck often performs wearing a mask, which is a significant aspect of his stage character. Beyond being a talented musician, he also has training in ballet and is an accomplished dancer, traits that undeniably add grace to his role as Vega in upcoming film projects.

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Dan Hibiki: Andrew Schulz

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my excitement over the surprising casting choice that has left me scratching my head – none other than comedian and podcast host, Andrew Schulz, is set to embody Dan Hibiki, originally introduced in Street Fighter Alpha as a humorous character with feeble moves.

Dan teaches a unique fighting method he developed himself, known as Saikyo-Ryu, at his own dojo, which unfortunately has trouble attracting students. However, there’s been debate among online users about Schulz playing this role.

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Schulz personally has a passion for martial arts and once stepped into the ring for a sparring session with Sean O’Malley. Additionally, he is known to be a fervent fan of Street Fighter, as he expressed during an interview with ScreenRant.

Growing up, I was deeply fascinated by Street Fighter. During my middle school years, I’d use any spare change I could get from my parents and visit a deli during lunch breaks to play Marvel vs. Capcom. I particularly enjoyed playing as Dan Hibiki, a character with an interesting backstory – he was introduced in a later version of Street Fighter as a jab at a rival game attempting to imitate its success.

Cody Rhodes in talks to play Guile

As a devoted fan, I’m buzzing with excitement hearing rumors that the charismatic Cody Rhodes might be stepping into the role of Guile, one of Street Fighter’s legendary characters. Originally portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme back in 1994, Guile is a stalwart member of the US Air Force, proficient in close-quarters combat. His camaraderie with Charlie, tragically lost to M. Bison (and later miraculously resurrected by Gill from Street Fighter V), is well-known within the Street Fighter universe.

Cody Rhodes is in talks to star as Guile in the live-action ‘STREET FIGHTER’ movie.
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Guile’s distinctive techniques involve the sonic boom and flash kick, making him an excellent choice for Rhode, who has demonstrated his ability to perform impressive fights in the wrestling ring. If the plan progresses, we can confidently predict that Rhode would be a perfect fit for this character.

2025-07-01 22:49