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Live-Action 'Street Fighter' Film Reportedly Eyeing Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns and More to Join Cast
SummaryNew reports have indicated that Legendary Pictures is moving forward with its upcoming Street Fighter live-action filmThe studio is rumored to be in negotiations with Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns and Noah Centineo for key rolesNo official date has been revealed for the film just yetLegendary Pictures' live-action Street Fighter is well on its way with new reports of casting.According to Deadline, the studio is eyeing four big names including Bullet Train's Andrew Koji, Aquaman's Jason Momoa, The Recruit's Noah Centineo and WWE superstar Roman Reigns. The studio is currently in the process of negotiations with these four, but has yet to confirm the four major roles. Speculation suggests that Andrew Koji is being eyed for Ryu, Noah Centineo for Ken, Roman Reigns for Akuma and Jason Momoa for Blanka. Kitao Sakurai has been confirmed to direct the film, taking over from Danny and Michael Philippou who exited in 2024.The film was originally targeted to release on March 20, 2026, however, it has reportedly been pulled from Sony's schedule. The new official date has yet to be announced but Legendary is said to still be working towards a date in 2026. So far, there have been no details regarding the plot for the film adaptation. Legendary originally announced plans to develop the film in 2023 when it confirmed the acquisition of the rights to Capcom's classic fighting game.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Summary
- New reports have indicated that Legendary Pictures is moving forward with its upcoming Street Fighter live-action film
- The studio is rumored to be in negotiations with Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns and Noah Centineo for key roles
- No official date has been revealed for the film just yet
Legendary Pictures' live-action Street Fighter is well on its way with new reports of casting.
According to Deadline, the studio is eyeing four big names including Bullet Train's Andrew Koji, Aquaman's Jason Momoa, The Recruit's Noah Centineo and WWE superstar Roman Reigns. The studio is currently in the process of negotiations with these four, but has yet to confirm the four major roles. Speculation suggests that Andrew Koji is being eyed for Ryu, Noah Centineo for Ken, Roman Reigns for Akuma and Jason Momoa for Blanka. Kitao Sakurai has been confirmed to direct the film, taking over from Danny and Michael Philippou who exited in 2024.
The film was originally targeted to release on March 20, 2026, however, it has reportedly been pulled from Sony's schedule. The new official date has yet to be announced but Legendary is said to still be working towards a date in 2026. So far, there have been no details regarding the plot for the film adaptation. Legendary originally announced plans to develop the film in 2023 when it confirmed the acquisition of the rights to Capcom's classic fighting game.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
