Applause, screams and iconic video game characters marked one of the most talked-about points of The Game Awards 2025: the introduction of the first Teaser trailer from the new live action film Street fighterofficially presented on stage in the presence of its extensive cast. According to the official coverage of the event and the statements collected during the gala, the trailer revealed images of the expected Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li, with great fidelity to the saga of Capcomand announced that the film will be released in theaters in 2026.
The anticipation was high and the reaction soon spread across social media and the gala venue. The film, directed by: Kitao Sakurai and written by Dalan Mussonwas introduced in person by the actors, who took the moment to joke about the possibility of throwing punches on set without legal hassle: “There’s nothing like fighting without consequences,” the cast joked on stage, laughing.
Set in 1993, the film promises to take fans back to the glory days of martial arts tournaments. According to the official synopsis revealed during the presentation and reproduced in specialized media, the legendary fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) are forced to join forces once again when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) asks them to follow the path World Warrior Tournamenta competition where fists, fate and personal past collide in a brutal confrontation. Behind the scenes, a dark conspiracy pushes the fighters to confront each other and face their own demons. “And if not, it’s game over,” reads the official synopsis that accompanies the film, according to Paramount Pictures.
The announcement soon became a central topic of conversation, especially because the “Street Fighter” franchise has a complicated cinematic background: the 1994 film gained a reputation as a failure among fans and critics and became a recurring example of the difficulties of translating video games to the big screen, as Capcom recalled during the presentation. This time the producers seem to be going for maximum visual fidelity, with costumes, hairstyles and choreography that are directly reminiscent of the original games.
The trailer presented during the gala features images of the impressive cast that brings to life the saga’s most beloved and feared characters. In addition to Andrew Koji And Noah Centineo They stand out in the main roles Jason Momoa like Blanka, Roman rule like akuma, Callina Liang like Chun Li, Orville Peck embodiment of Vega, Cody Rhodes like Guile, 50 cents in the role of Balrog, Vidyut Jammwal like Dhalsim and David Dastmalchian plays the villain M. Bison. The cast is complemented by names such as Oliver Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Rayna Vallandingham (July) and Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), a cast that underlines the production’s commitment to capturing the diversity and visual vibrancy of the video game published by Paramount Pictures.
The festive atmosphere in the hall during the premiere was noticeable. The actors, many of whom expressed their excitement in post-trailer interviews, took the stage with smiles, waves and jokes about struggles in fiction and winks at gamer culture. According to the official description, distributed by Capcom, Legendary Pictures and Paramount Pictures, the film is a co-production between the famous Japanese studio and the Legendary company, while the distribution and theatrical release will be handled by Paramount.
One of the most shared images of the teaser is the careful scene that pays direct homage to the iconic “bonus phase” that consists of destroying a car, a reference that fans immediately recognized and that sparked positive comments on the networks regarding the attention to detail of the classic game. The costumes, movements and staging aim to accurately reflect the visual essence of the saga.
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