New Street Fighter trailer highlights Ken and Ryu’s rivalry, with Guile taking center stage.

The upcoming Street Fighter movie is shaping up to be both wild and exciting with each new trailer. The latest glimpse into the film showcases its core emotional theme: the complicated friendship between Ryu and Ken.

In this iteration, Ryu (played by Andrew Koji) reluctantly joins the World Warriors Tournament after learning from Chun-Li (Callina Liang) that his old buddy Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) is also competing. Tensions run high as Ken struggles with his feelings of resentment towards Ryu, eager to break free from his shadow. Fans will appreciate the nods to the games, featuring E. Honda’s classic headbutt slam, Ryu’s signature Tatsumaki spin-kick, and Chun-Li’s iconic Lightning Legs. The trailer even includes the memorable fist bump between Ken and Ryu from Street Fighter 3, while David Dastmalchian brings a humorous flair to his role as M. Bison. Overall, the film looks like it could deliver a surprisingly entertaining experience. One standout moment comes when Guile (Cody Rhodes) shouts at Dan after taking a brutal hit to the face.

In a fun twist, a playable version of the trailer has been released, allowing viewers to engage with quick time event prompts on an arcade cabinet. Many of the inputs mirror the actual game mechanics, including a quarter circle forward motion to execute Ryu’s Hadouken.

There have been several adaptations of Street Fighter in the past. The infamous live-action film from 1994, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, received a lot of criticism, though Raul Julia’s portrayal of M. Bison was a highlight. His memorable line, “For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday,” remains iconic. Additionally, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, also released in 1994, garnered a more favorable response.

It will be intriguing to see if this new Street Fighter film can successfully capture the over-the-top essence of fighting games, especially considering that many previous attempts have struggled, with the Mortal Kombat films being a recent example. We’ll find out if this movie can turn the tide when it premieres in theaters on October 16, 2026.

Yeah, Kitao Sakurai’s Street Fighter movie looks like a blast — come at me!