If you are into fighting games, one name has stood the test of time and remains a fan favorite to date, and it’s none other than Street Fighter. In line with Mortal Kombat movie, Street Fighter is getting its own live-action adaptation. The production team has handpicked actors, wrestlers, and musicians around the world to play fan-favorite Street Fighter characters. So, check out our complete Street Fighter movie cast guide to find out who is playing whom in live action.
Street Fighter 2026 Movie Cast Overview
As we mentioned earlier, the Street Fighter live-action movie includes numerous big names from Hollywood. Here is a quick overview of the Street Fighter 2026 movie cast:
| Actor/Actress | Roles |
|---|---|
| 50 Cent | Balrog |
| Jason Momoa | Blanka |
| Callina Liang | Chun-Li |
| Noah Centineo | Ken Masters |
| Andrew Koji | Ryu |
| Orville Peck | Vega |
| Joseph ‘Joe’ Anoaʻi/Roman Reigns | Akuma |
| Cody Rhodes | Guile |
| David Dastmalchian | M. Bison |
| Olivier Richters | Zangief |
| Eric André | Don Sauvage |
| Andrew Schulz | Dan Hibiki |
| Vidyut Jammwal | Dhalsim |
| Hirooki Goto | E. Honda |
| Mel Jarnson | Cammy |
| Rayna Vallandingham | Juli |
| Alexander Volkanovski | Joe |
Street Fighter Cast: Who Is Playing the Characters?
Now, let’s go over every actor and actress who is part of the Street Fighter live-action cast one by one:
50 Cent as Balrog
One of the biggest announcements about the Street Fighter movie cast was the inclusion of the world-famous rapper, Curtis James Jackson III, aka 50 Cent. He is playing Balrog, the beloved boxer in the movie. The actor has expressed his excitement to play a fan-favorite character on screen.
The rapper has undergone rigorous training to shape his body to play a jacked boxer in live-action. In case you didn’t know, Balrog is also M. Bison’s personal bodyguard. 50 Cent is an award-winning American rapper who has won Grammy, Emmy, Billboard Music, etc awards throughout his career. He is well-versed in acting, having starred in movies and TV shows, including his semi-biography.
Jason Momoa as Blanka
One of the A-list actors playing a major role in the Street Fighter 2026 movie is Jason Momoa. Momoa will take up the role of Blanka, the green brute of this universe, with the ability to generate electricity. Jason Momoa is unrecognizable as the man from the Brazilian jungle. But he is all set to steal the show as Blanka soon.
Momoa has previously appeared in the DC Extended Universe as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman. He is also known for his role as Duncan Idaho in the Dune trilogy. Now that the DCEU has come to an end, Momoa has rejoined the new DCU under James Gunn and will appear as Lobo in the DCU’s Supergirl. In addition, Momoa will also be reprising his role in the Minecraft movie part 2.
Callina Liang as Chun-Li
Callina Liang will appear in Street Fighter as one of its most beloved characters, Chun-Li. Chun-Li has been an important figure in Street Fighter as she was the first female fighter in the game series. Her backstory tells us that she is an expert martial artist and an Interpol officer who is out to take revenge for her father’s death. As the trailer hints, Chun-Li will be out to recruit Ken Masters and Ryu for the fighting competition.
Talking about the actress herself, Callina Liang has showcased her talents in some popular movies and shows such as Tell Me Everything, Bad Genius, and Presence. Now, the Canadian actress is having a breakout as the beloved Chun-Li in the Street Fighter 2026 movie.
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
Noah Centineo, the rising star, has been cast in Street Fighter 2026 as Ken Masters. The character was introduced in the first Street Fighter game and has been a part of the franchise since then. He is a martial arts expert who is both the best friend and rival of Ryu.
Noah Centineo became famous after appearing in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before as Peter Kavinsky, and since then, he has appeared in multiple other movies from the same franchise. Other than that, he has done a phenomenal job in a new thriller series titled The Recruit, and is also set to appear as a young John Rambo.
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Andrew Koji is set to play not one of, but the most popular character in the lore of Street Fighter, Ryu. Ryu is the poster boy of the Street Fighter franchise. He is a highly skilled martial artist who strives to become the strongest version of himself. Thus, Andrew Koji will be the showstealer as Ryu in the Street Fighter 2026 movie.
If you are not familiar with the actor, he has appeared in multiple action movies and TV shows that feature Martial Arts. Andrew Koji’s breakout role came in the Cinemax series Warrior, and since then, he has appeared in popular titles including Peaky Blinders, Boy Kills World, Gangs of London, Bullet Train, Black Doves, and Snake Eyes. Now, he is playing Ryu in the Street Fighter movie, so let’s wait and see how it goes.
Orville Peck as Vega
In a cast full of actors and athletes, Orville Peck, a country musician, is set to appear as Vega, and it makes sense why he would be cast as this character. Orville Peck’s trademark is wearing a mask and never showing his face in public. In the same vein, Vega, a character from the Street Fighter universe, also wears a mask in the popular fighting game.
Street Fighter will be the cinematic debut of Oville Peck, and if this movie does well, there is a good chance he might become an industry regular. So, let’s hope Orville Peck’s first role in Hollywood will put him in the spotlight in the coming years.
Joseph ‘Joe’ Anoaʻi/Roman Reigns as Akuma
Roman Reigns, the beloved WWE star and former NFL player, has also been cast in the Street Fighter movie. He plays Akuma, one of the secondary antagonists in the lore of Street Fighter. Akuma is the arch-nemesis of Ryu and also the brother of Ryu’s master.
Roman Reigns had already made his cinematic debut in one of the Fast and Furious movies. This will be his first major role in recent times, and he will be seen as a negative character. And as far as I think, the WWE superstar will manage to pull it off like his peers, John Cena, The Rock, and Batista, who have been shining lately in Hollywood.
Cody Rhodes as Guile
Roman Reigns isn’t the only WWE superstar present in the incredible cast line-up of the Street Fighter 2026 movie. Cody Rhodes, who has made cameo appearances in several popular movies and TV shows, is set to make his full debut as Guile in the Street Fighter live-action movie. Guile is one of the most popular characters from the Street Fighter game series.
Guile works as a pilot in the US Air Force, but he is dead set on taking down the criminal syndicate, Shadaloo, for personal reasons. Thus, you can gear up to see Cody Rhodes rocking the military flat top haircut while going against M. Bison’s forces very soon.
David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
David Dastmalchian, who was recently praised for his role as Mr. 3, one of the Baroque Works agents in One Piece Live-Action Season 2, is playing the main antagonist role in the Street Fighter 2026 movie. David portrays M. Bison, the criminal mastermind who leads the Shadaloo organization. Like a typical villain, M. Bison also aims to take control of the world with Shadaloo.
Apart from One Piece, David Dastmalchian is a well-known figure in Hollywood for his roles in Oppenheimer, Dune, The Suicide Squad, Late Night With the Devil, etc. Thus, M. Bison’s role is in good hands, and we have no doubts that David Dastmalchian will do justice to the megalomaniac from Street Fighter.
Olivier Richters as Zangief
Olivier Richters, the widely celebrated bodybuilder turned actor, is taking on the role of the Red Cyclone, Zangief. Zangief hails from Russia and is widely considered a National Hero who would do anything for his country. After seeing the first look at Olivier as Zangief, fans praised the actor, saying that he was tailor-made for this role.
The Dutch giant actor has been part of many great movies in physically demanding roles. You might have seen Olivier in Marvel’s Black Widow, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The King’s Man, The Reacher series (one of the best shows on Prime Video), etc. This is not Olivier’s first role in a video game adaptation; he has already played a role in the box-office bomb, Borderlands.
Eric André as Don Sauvage
The multitalented Eric Samuel André has also joined the massive cast of the Street Fighter 2026 movie. He is playing Don Sauvage, the ring announcer in the Street Fighter games. Don Sauvage is only a very minor character in the game series. However, we expect the live-action team to flesh out his character as the American stand-up comedian.
Eric André is well-known worldwide for The Eric Andre Show. Aside from that, Eric Andre has made guest appearances and voice acting roles in various works in Hollywood. He never fails to leave a lasting impression on the audience. So, I’m excited to see Eric as Don Sauvage on the big screens soon.
Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
We have yet another comedian cum actor on board, and it is none other than Andrew Schulz. Andrew is playing Dan Hibiki, an egomaniac and a self-taught martial artist. He currently runs a dojo, unaware of the fact that it’s crumbling down.
While Andrew’s first look as Dan Hibiki wasn’t a 1:1 recreation, fans still hope that the comedian can do justice to the role. Andrew Schulz became popular for his performances on Guy Code and podcasts. In line with Eric Andre, Andrew has also made guest appearances in many works, but Dan Hibiki will be his first major role in a big-budget movie.
Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
Earlier rumors continued to emerge that the famous Indian actor Dhanush had been selected for the role of Dhalsim. Then it was later officially announced that the Indian actor and martial arts star, Vidyut Jammwal, has been cast as Dhalsim in the Street Fighter 2026 movie. Dhalsim originates from India and has mastered the art of yoga.
Thus, he can stretch his body parts as if he were made of rubber. In addition, he has the power to create fire at his will. I’ve grown up watching Vidyut Jammwal’s incredible performance in Thuppaki. Over time, Vidyut has earned praise for his roles in the Khuda Haafiz movies (one of the best Bollywood movies). Now, it’s his time to shine and announce himself in Hollywood with the role of Dhalsim.
Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
Not just the American wrestlers, the production team has gone all out to hire a renowned Japanese wrestler and actor, Hirooki Goto, to portray E. Honda in live-action. As you can guess from the image, E. Honda respectable Sumo wrestling champion from Japan. This character has been part of the Street Fighter series since the second game.
Hirooki Goto is a popular figure in the Japanese wrestling community, having won awards and holding new records. Furthermore, Hirooki has also made his cinematic debut in Indonesian and Japanese movies. But his role as E. Honda in the Street Fighter live-action will go on to be the best in his career.
Mel Jarnson as Cammy
Mel Jarnson, the Thai-Australian actress, is one of the luckiest actresses as she is now playing Cammy in the Street Fighter 2026 movie after portraying Nitara in the Mortal Kombat live-action movie. We don’t know if Mel is reprising her role in Mortal Kombat 2, but she is all set to rock as Cammy in Street Fighter live-action.
Cammy, aka Killer Bee, is the second female character to be introduced in the Street Fighter series, following Chun-Li. All you need to know about her character is that she works for the Shadaloo organization directly under M. Bison. As for Mel, she is an emerging actress, having starred in Blacklight, Mortal Kombat, Between Two Worlds, etc.
Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
Next up, we have Rayna Vallandingham, a martial arts legend who has been aptly selected to play Juli in the Street Fighter 2026 movie. M. Bison’s army consists of elite assassins who act as the megalomaniac’s bodyguard, and Juli is one among them. Juli is always seen with Juni, whose cast hasn’t been revealed by the production team yet.
Rayna Vallandingham made history as the youngest martial artist to win 12 world Martial Arts championship titles. She has made her way into Hollywood playing action-heavy roles in movies and TV shows like Cobra Kai, Citadel, etc. Now she will ace the role of Juli in the Street Fighter live-action movie.
Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
We have another legend from the martial arts background in Street Fighter live-action. It is Alexander Volkanovski, the legendary mixed martial artist, who is playing Joe the Superstar in the Street Fighter 2026 movie. Joe has been in the Street Fighter series since the very first original Street Fighter game.
As for Alexander Volkanovski, he is lauded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of our time. He holds numerous records related to the UFC Featherweight champion. The role of Joe in the Street Fighter live-action movie will be Alexander’s thunderous debut as an actor in Hollywood.
And that’s everything you need to know about the star-studded cast of the Street Fighter 2026 movie. Still, many more members of the cast are yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for more updates by bookmarking this article. Until then, let us know who your favorite casting is so far in the comments below.
Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Dhalsim, Blanka, Zangief, Guile, and E. Honda are the first eight playable characters in the Street Fighter game series.
No, Brock Lesnar hasn’t been cast in any role in the upcoming Street Fighter 2026 movie.
Jason Momoa, the renowned Hollywood star, is playing Blanka in the Street Fighter live-action movie.
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