Street Fighter film trailer revealed at CinemaCon 2026

The newly released trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, which premiered at CinemaCon 2026, offers a first look at the long-awaited adaptation of the popular video game franchise. The film spotlights iconic characters such as Ken, played by Noah Centineo, and Ryu, portrayed by Andrew Koji.

Trailer details and characters

In the trailer, we see Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, bringing fighters together for the world championship. She confronts Ken and tells him that he has become a sideshow. The trailer features a number of spectacular fights, with familiar special moves that fans of the games will recognize.

One of the standout moments is a brief look at Jason Momoa as Blanka. The trailer opens with 2Pac's "Ambitionz az a Ridah" and then moves into "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes, with a drunk Ken even singing the song during karaoke. The trailer ends with Ryu unleashing an iconic fireball, ramping up the hype for the film.

Character development

Ken's character appears to be going through a similar arc to Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 film. Despite their differences, there are parallels in how they relate to combat and the challenges in their lives. The trailer offers a deeper look at the backstories and relationships of the main characters and shows how they deal with their past.

Expected release

The Street Fighter movie is scheduled to release on 16 October 2026. With a strong cast and a director familiar to fans, expectations are high. This new adaptation hopes to attract both longtime fans and new viewers.