Ryu faces Evil Ryu's dark power in the new Street Fighter movie trailer! Watch Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo in theaters on October 16, 2026.
Capcom's iconic arcade martial arts saga is heading back to the big screen with an explosive new look. Produced by Legendary Entertainment and distributed globally by Paramount Pictures, director Kitao Sakurai's live-action Street Fighter reboot hits theaters on October 16, 2026. The latest trailer gives fans their most thrilling glimpse yet at the 1993-set martial arts epic, front-loading a intense martial arts showdown where Ryu, played by Andrew Koji (Warrior), battles the dark corruption of the Satsui no Hado alongside Noah Centineo (The Recruit) as Ken Masters and Callina Liang (Presence) as Chun-Li.
Check out the essential movie specs, character accounts, and full narrative breakdown below.
What Is the Satsui no Hado and Evil Ryu in the Street Fighter Movie?
The new trailer places Ryu's internal torment at the absolute center of the story. Fans get a terrifying first look at Ryu giving in to the Satsui no Hado, literally translated as the "Surge of Murderous Intent." This ancient energy taps into pure rage, destruction, and chaotic power, threatening to consume Ryu's strict code of honor and transform him into his dark alter-ego, Evil Ryu.
In one of the trailer's standout moments, Ryu is seen charging a glowing purple fireball while speaking ominously about the "darkness growing" inside him. During a fierce sparring match with Chun-Li (Callina Liang), Ryu's struggle becomes undeniable as he fights to prevent the murderous energy from completely overtaking his spirit. Unlike the demonic master Akuma (played by WWE superstar Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i), who willingly embraces the corruption to gain ultimate strength, Ryu fights tirelessly to stay on the path of a true warrior.
What Happens Between Ryu and Ken in the Trailer?
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1993, the film delves deep into the fractured brotherhood between martial artists Ryu and Ken Masters. The trailer showcases a tense, atmospheric fight scene between the two former friends in a dark rain-slicked alleyway.
Ken expresses deep resentment toward his old training partner, admitting that he has spent years living in Ryu's shadow. Eager to prove his own worth, Ken enters the legendary World Warrior Tournament, host to the planet's most dangerous martial artists. However, Chun-Li later approaches Ryu with a dire warning: Ken has walked straight into a trap, and the tournament is actually a cover for a sinister conspiracy masterminded by the tyrannical M. Bison (David Dastmalchian).
Who Is in the Live-Action Street Fighter Movie Cast?
Director Kitao Sakurai has assembled a massive, star-studded roster to bring the iconic fighting game franchise to life on the big screen:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i as Akuma
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
Mark your calendars for October 16, 2026, when Street Fighter delivers its Hadoukens and roundhouse kicks to theaters and IMAX worldwide!