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Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Others in Talks for Live-Action 'Street Fighter' Film

Legendary Pictures advances its adaptation of the iconic Capcom franchise with major casting negotiations and Kitao Sakurai as director.

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Jason Momoa attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France.

Overview

  • Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns are reportedly in talks for key roles in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie.
  • Kitao Sakurai, known for 'Bad Trip,' has been confirmed as the film's director, replacing the Philippou brothers who exited in 2024.
  • The adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced by Legendary Pictures and Capcom, though plot details remain undisclosed.
  • Originally slated for a March 2026 release, the film has been removed from Sony's schedule, and a new release date has yet to be announced.
  • This marks the third live-action adaptation of the Street Fighter franchise, following the 1994 and 2009 films, as Hollywood increasingly revisits video game properties.