From Ryu to Chun-Li: Breaking Down the Street Fighter Movie Cast

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 The upcoming Street Fighter movie has unveiled its full cast, and film fans are buzzing. Casting a project like this is no small feat—these characters are iconic, larger-than-life personalities that need to carry the weight of decades of pop culture legacy. Hollywood has stumbled with ensemble action films before, but this reveal suggests a mix of star power and fresh talent aimed at balancing mainstream appeal with credibility.

  • Andrew Koji as Ryu 

  • Noah Centineo as Ken Masters 

  • Callina Liang as Chun-Li 

  • Cody Rhodes as Guile

  • Jason Momoa as Blanka

  • Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim

  • Orville Peck as Vega

  • Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog

  • Olivier Richters as Zangief

  • Hirooki Goto as E. Honda

  • David Dastmalchian as M. Bison 

  • Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma

  • Alexander Volkanovski as Joe 

  • Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki

  • Eric André as Don Sauvage

  • Mel Jarnson as Cammy

  • Rayna Vallandingham as Juli

  • Kyle Mooney as Marvin

What stands out immediately is the diversity in the casting. From the disciplined warrior Ryu to the thunderous force of Zangief, each role seems to reflect the game’s international roots. That authenticity matters, not just for fans, but for a global audience that expects representation in today’s blockbusters. The real test will be chemistry: can this cast embody the rivalries, friendships, and grudges that made Street Fighter so enduring?

Production-wise, there’s potential for explosive set pieces. A skilled ensemble could elevate even a thin script if the director capitalizes on their strengths. However, the line between grounded action and over-the-top spectacle is thin, and the wrong approach risks collapsing into camp. Still, with the right direction, this cast may finally deliver the Street Fighter movie Hollywood has been chasing for decades.

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