Believe it or not, that’s actually WWE superstar Roman Reigns channeling his inner Akuma, the demon of Ansatsuken himself who fully embraced the dark corrupting power of Satsui no Hado.
Fresh movie footage just dropped from the upcoming Street Fighter movie, coinciding with Reigns' big match at SummerSlam, giving fans a quick preview of his legendary feud with Ryu hitting the big screen.
Just like in the games, Akuma has his sights set squarely on Ryu, played here by Andrew Koji.
Akuma’s entire goal is to push Ryu into unleashing his dark side so they can eventually throw down as equal masters of the Dark Hado.
That also explains why he basically gives Ken the cold shoulder.
Ken Masters went through the exact same training, but his corporate ties and family life keep him too grounded to ever embrace that kind of dark power.
Originally scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2026, Street Fighter is now currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 16, 2026.
The confirmed cast for the movie now includes:
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- WWE's Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Andrew Schulz as Dan
- Orville Peck as Vega
- 50 Cent as Balrog
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
The only longtime Street Fighter character that has yet to be cast or revealed is Sagat.
Production on the new Street Fighter movie wrapped back in November 2025 following a 3-month shoot in Australia.
The film is a collaboration between Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, aiming to bring the beloved fighting game franchise to life once again.
Director Kitao Sakurai, known for directing the wild comedy Bad Trip, was behind the camera, while the script was penned by Dalan Musson, who previously worked on Captain America: Brave New World.
Street Fighter is widely considered to be one of the cornerstones of the fighting game community (alongside Mortal Kombat), with a long history of influence and innovation. But its live-action cinematic history has been far less successful.
The 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kylie Minogue earned a cult following thanks to its campy charm and exaggerated performances, despite receiving mixed reviews and only modest box office returns.
On the other hand, the 2009 spin-off Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was critically panned and is often cited as one of the genre’s worst video game adaptations of all-time.
Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER! Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters.