US EditionJason Momoa in Talks to Star in ‘Street Fighter’ Movie
- Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action Street Fighter movie, with Jason Momoa reportedly leading the cast and Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns also being considered for roles as of 2025.
- This project follows previous adaptations, including the 1994 film and 2009 release, with Legendary acquiring rights in 2023 after director and cast changes.
- The film adapts Capcom's long-running Street Fighter series, which began with the 1987 arcade release and recently launched Street Fighter 6 in 2023.
- Sony scheduled the film for release on March 20, 2026, but plot details remain undisclosed, and negotiations continue with the main cast and director Kitao Sakurai.
- The adaptation demonstrates ongoing Hollywood interest in video game films despite past Street Fighter movies facing criticism for straying from source material.
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Jason Momoa in talks to star in ‘Street Fighter’ movie
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