Ludi Lin on the rivalry between Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter

Ludi Lin, the actor who plays Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat films, has recently shared his thoughts on the rivalry between Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. During a live reaction to the latest Street Fighter trailer, which premiered the same day, Lin called the tension between the two iconic fighting game franchises “overblown.”

Reaction to the Street Fighter trailer

Ludi Lin’s live reaction was filmed by IGN, and in it he showed his excitement for the new footage from the Street Fighter series. The reaction not only highlights his personal connection to the franchise, but also underscores the broader rivalry between the two series. Despite the competitive atmosphere, Lin encourages a fun rivalry that can benefit fans of both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter.

Criticism of Andrew Schulz

Lin also directed criticism at Andrew Schulz, who plays Dan Hibiki in the upcoming Street Fighter film. During the 2025 Game Awards, Schulz made some controversial remarks about the Mortal Kombat team, accusing them of caring only about money. “We’re not the only game that appreciates your patronage,” Schulz said while explaining the absence of the Mortal Kombat team. Lin said Schulz’s comments were unfair and could hurt fans.

Fan reactions

Ludi Lin also shared his concern about the impact of Schulz’s remarks on fans of both franchises. “Leave the fans alone,” he said. Still, he made clear that he is a big Street Fighter fan himself, and that his role in the Black Mirror episode “Striking Vipers” was a tribute to the series.

The future of the franchises

With the upcoming acquisition of Warner Bros by Paramount, the company behind Street Fighter, Lin suggested that a crossover between the two franchises could be possible in the future. He did acknowledge, however, that the two series are thematically quite different. “It would be incredibly fun,” he said. “Let’s just enjoy this moment for now.”

In the end, Lin is not afraid to make a call on the outcome of a fight between the two franchises, saying he would put his money on Mortal Kombat. That underlines the passion he has for his own series, while still keeping fans of both games in mind.