Street Fighter has formally announced its cast, with plenty of action stars and giants of the wrestling world making their way to the videogame adaptation. One of the world’s most famous fighting game series, Street Fighter will follow two estranged friends as they’re brought into a global fighting tournament by a mysterious woman.
The expansive cast confirmation for Street Fighter included 17 different characters who originated in the game series, speaking to the deep cuts that the film seems to be making in bringing those colorful brawls to the big screen. Here is every confirmed video game character making the leap to Street Fighter — and who will be playing them.
Andrew Koji as “Ryu”
Nominally the lead character of the Street Fighter franchise, Ryu will be played by Andrew Koji in the new Street Fighter. A dedicated fighter who trained with Gouken and now believes firmly in the simplicity and beauty of combat, Ryu’s struggles with his dark side have been a recurring element of his arc across the franchise.
Andrew Koji is a British-Japanese actor who has become a consistent presence in modern action and drama films and shows. Koji found his breakout role as Ah Sahm in the series Warrior. He has since appeared in action films like Snake Eyes and Bullet Train, which highlight the action chops he’ll bring to Street Fighter.
Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters”
Noah Centineo will play one of the expected leads, Ken, in the upcoming Street Fighter remake. One of the students of the Martial Arts master Gouken and best friends with fellow pupil Ryu, Ken is the more sociable of the pair. This doesn’t detract from his talents as a fighter, which he puts to good use.
Noah Centineo got his start in Disney Channel originals, eventually breaking out thanks to his role in To All the Boys. Since then, Centineo has found success in the rom-com genre with films like The Perfect Date. After appearances in films like Black Adam and Warfare, however, it seems like Centneo is primed for more action-heavy films.
Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”
Chun-Li is an Interpol agent and martial-arts expert in almost every version of Street Fighter, working to undermine M. Bison’s Shadaloo organization as payback for the death of her father. Alongside Ryu, Chun-Li is the most iconic member of the Street Fighter cast and was one of the earliest playable female characters in a mainstream fighting series.
Callina Liang has been cast as Chun-Li. Liang got her start as a TikTok content creator before shifting to acting full-time. After making an impression in films like Prescene and shows like Tell Me Everything, she’s poised for a potential breakout performance with Street Fighter.
Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as “Akuma”
The malicious brother of Gouken, Akuma has embraced his dark side and weaponized it to become a nearly unstoppable fighter. In the games, Ryu seeks revenge against Akuma after the latter murders Gouken in a duel. This sets him up to become Ryu’s greatest challenge, essentially a dark mirror to what Ryu’s rage could transform him into.
Roman Reigns is stepping into Street Fighter as one of the likely villains, Akuma. After briefly playing professional football, Joe Anoaʻi became better known as Roman Reigns in the WWE. Anoa’i has since appeared in some films and TV shows, most notably in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw as the estranged brother of Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs.
David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”
Arguably the overarching villain of the entire franchise, M. Bison is a would-be despot who seeks to turn his criminal organization, Shadaloo, into a global behemoth. He has connections to many of the other characters in the film, and his secret powers make him one of the tournament’s most dangerous combatants.
David Dastmalchian continues an exciting streak of genre films by appearing as M. Bison. After making his feature debut in The Dark Knight, Dastmalchian has appeared in several critically acclaimed blockbuster films, such as The Suicide Squad, Oppenheimer, Dune, and the Ant-Man franchise.
Cody Rhodes as “Guile”
Guile is one of the more heroic fighters in Street Fighter. A member of the United States Air Force, Guile joins the hunt for M. Bison to avenge the death of his best friend. This puts him into the crosshairs of the Shadaloo organization, forcing Guile to utilize his unique fighting style to good use.
Cody Rhodes is set to appear as Guile, meaning Roman Reigns won’t be the only veteran of the WWE in the video game adaptation. Cody Rhodes is a professional wrestler in the WWE and a co-founder of the AEW. Rhodes is set to take a step forward in his career by leaving the ring and playing Guile.
Guile was the lead character in the previous cinematic adaptation of Street Fighter, while the new film puts more emphasis on Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li.
Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”
Another student of Gouken, Dan Hibiki is one of Ryu and Ken’s peers in the Street Fighter universe. However, Dan is not nearly as skilled of a fighter as the pair, serving as something of a joke character in the series. However, Dan does have his surprising moments of skill and heroism.
Andrew Schulz is a stand-up comedian and actor, whose experience in comedy suggests the film will be mining his experience to depict a more comical Dan. Making his debut as a stand-up, Schultz has subsequently appeared in several films (such as The Thicket) as well as shows like Tires.
Eric André as “Don Sauvage”
Don Sauvage is actually one of the few confirmed characters for Street Fighter who isn’t based on one of the playable fighters. Instead, Don Sauvage is a ring announcer who debuted in Street Fighter V. Don has only appeared in that тιтle, leaving the filmmakers plenty of room to experiment with a new character.
For the likely comic relief that Don Sauvage could provide, Eric Andre is the perfect casting. Eric André has appeared in several films and television shows over the years (including Disenchantment, Man Seeking Woman, and Ironheart), but is still best known for his chaotic riff on the talk-show, Adult Swim’s critically acclaimed The Eric Andre Show.
Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”
The spiritual Dhalsim is one of the more morally complex characters in the Street Fighter game series, albeit stll portrayed as a hero. Dhalsim is a mystical yogi and dedicated pacifist who, in desperation for the prize money for his village, uses his special abilities and techniques to enter the World Warrior Tournament.
Vidyut Jammwal is primarily known for his work in the Hindi, Tamil, and Telegu film industry. A leading man in action films like the Commando series and Baadshaho, Jammwal’s casting in Street Fighter could be a good chance for Western audiences to see the actor in action.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as “Balrog”
Balrog is a brutal boxer within the world of Street Fighter, who eventually found himself forced out of professional sports. M. Bison was able to put Balrog’s abilities to good use as a member of Shadaloo, utilizing the former heavyweight fighter as one of his chief lieutenants.
Curtis Jackson found his big break as a hip-hop artist, going by the name 50 Cent. After landing major hits with tracks like “In da Club” and “21 Questions,” Jackson has maintained a strong music career while also appearing in films like the fourth Expendables film.
