Who directed the Street Fighter 2026 film?
Kitao Sakurai directed the Street Fighter 2026 film after Danny and Michael Philippou dropped out in June 2024. He boarded the project as director in February 2025 following their departure.
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Kitao Sakurai directed the Street Fighter 2026 film after Danny and Michael Philippou dropped out in June 2024. He boarded the project as director in February 2025 following their departure.
Principal photography began in Australia on the 18th of August 2025 under the working title Punch. Filming wrapped on November 12 after three months of shooting.
The film is set for release in the United States on the 16th of October 2026. It will be shown in IMAX format upon theatrical debut.
Confirmed cast members include Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Callina Liang, Curtis Jackson, Andrew Schulz, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Hirooki Goto, Vidyut Jammwal, Eric André, Olivier Richters, Mel Jarnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, and Kyle Mooney.
Paramount Pictures acquired distribution rights following a deal expiration with Sony Pictures Releasing. They officially gained distribution rights in September 2025 after signing a new deal.