Street Fighter is back on the big screen, so are you ready to shout “Hadouken!”? The new live-action movie opened in US theaters on October 16, 2026. Kitao Sakurai directs it, while Legendary and Capcom produce it. Therefore, this is the perfect moment to rediscover the saga that shaped modern fighting games. Moreover, all the major PC chapters are waiting for you, now on IndieGala.

Street Fighter: In-Depth

The movie is set in 1993, the golden age of arcades. Ryu and Ken were once inseparable, but now old wounds keep them apart.

Then the mysterious Chun-Li shows up. She recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament, a brutal clash of fists and fate. However, a deadly conspiracy hides behind the tournament. As a result, the two friends must face each other and their past demons.

The cast is truly explosive. Andrew Koji plays Ryu, while Noah Centineo takes on Ken Masters. Callina Liang is Chun-Li and David Dastmalchian is the fearsome M. Bison. Moreover, you’ll find Jason Momoa as Blanka and Roman Reigns as Akuma. Finally, 50 Cent is Balrog and Orville Peck is Vega.

Dalan Musson wrote the screenplay. Judging by the trailer, the tone mixes martial arts, spectacular action and plenty of humor. In fact, the movie puts the tournament and the saga’s fantastic side front and center.

Trivia

✦ At first, twin directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me) were attached. Then they left to focus on another horror film.

✦ It’s the first movie released under Legendary’s new global deal with Paramount.

✦ The first teaser debuted at The Game Awards 2025.

✦ The cast includes two wrestling stars: Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.

✦ The previous live-action movie dates back to 1994, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raúl Juliá. It was Juliá’s final film role.

✦ Also in 1994, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie came out, and fans still treat it as a cult classic.

Origins

It all began in 1987 with the first arcade Street Fighter. First of all, you could only play as Ryu and Ken. Moreover, some cabinets had huge pressure-sensitive buttons: the harder you hit, the stronger the attack.

Then, in 1991, Street Fighter II arrived. Now you could pick among eight World Warriors, each with a unique style and special moves. As a result, the game sparked a worldwide fighting game boom. Interestingly, combos were born here too, from a bug the developers chose to keep.

In the following years, the saga kept growing. First came the prequel series Street Fighter Alpha. Then Street Fighter III introduced the parry, the genre’s flashiest defense. Meanwhile, the legendary Evo Moment 37 in 2004 turned the parry into myth.

In 2008, Street Fighter IV revived the genre with 2.5D graphics. Then Street Fighter V pushed online competitive play into the spotlight. Finally, in 2023, Street Fighter 6 reinvented everything with Capcom’s RE ENGINE.

Therefore, after the movie, it’s your turn to grab the controller. Did the film fire you up? Then pick your fighter and step into the ring.

Street Fighter Games on IndieGala

Street Fighter 6
It’s the latest chapter and the ideal starting point. Developed by Capcom on the RE ENGINE, it offers three modes: World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Moreover, Classic, Modern and Dynamic controls let you play at your skill level right away. Finally, the Drive Gauge adds deep, strategic resource management.

Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition
Want the full roster? This edition includes the Year 1 and Year 2 Character Passes. As a result, you instantly unlock Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, Akuma, M. Bison, Terry, Mai and Elena. Moreover, you get four extra stages and plenty of additional colors.

Street Fighter V – Champion Edition
This is the definitive version of the fifth chapter. It includes the base game and over 2000 pieces of add-on content. As a result, you get a massive 40-character roster. Therefore, it’s perfect if you love technical fights and competitive play.

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Want to relive the saga’s history? This collection gathers 12 classics, from the original Street Fighter to Third Strike. Moreover, four titles support online play. Finally, the Museum shows you original sprites, sketches and design documents.

Capcom Fighting Collection
Here you’ll find ten Capcom arcade classics, including Hyper Street Fighter II and Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo. Moreover, the whole Darkstalkers saga is included. Rollback netcode keeps online matches smooth. Meanwhile, one-button special moves help newcomers.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2
The second collection brings eight legendary fighters. Among them, you’ll find Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER and the Capcom vs. SNK crossovers. Moreover, Power Stone and Project Justice join the lineup. Every title supports online play and co-op.