Overview
- The official trailer, released Thursday, lays out a 1993 World Warrior Tournament storyline and leans into bright, over-the-top fun.
- Paramount confirms Kitao Sakurai as director with an ensemble that includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun‑Li, and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, alongside names like Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes.
- The movie is slated for theaters on October 16, 2026, with IMAX screenings and fresh posters signaling the start of a full marketing push tied to CinemaCon.
- Footage spotlights faithful game moments such as Ryu’s Hadouken, Guile’s Flash Kick, Chun‑Li’s Spinning Bird Kick, and Zangief’s suplexes, with ’90s cues like MTV and 4 Non Blondes on the soundtrack.
- This reboot is the first title under Legendary’s global distribution deal with Paramount and the third major live‑action adaptation of Capcom’s long‑running franchise.