Street Fighter Movie Adds UFC Champion to Eccentric Cast

In simple terms, another renowned actor will be joining the already unique lineup of fighters in the forthcoming “Street Fighter” film, as Legendary Entertainment has confirmed a fresh recruit for their team.

Who has joined the Street Fighter movie cast?

Through multiple updates on social media, the official account for the Street Fighter film revealed both the upcoming movie and its star-studded cast. Among the recognized names, there also appeared a fresh, unseen addition.

Nestled among the ensemble of actors was UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski, slated to embody the character Joe. In the gaming world, Joe is renowned as a kickboxing titan recognized for his unique fighting style, making his debut in Street Fighter as one of the game’s challenging opponents in its original version.

Alexander Volkanovski is part of an ensemble that spans various realms of entertainment for the upcoming Street Fighter film. The lineup boasts a stellar cast, including Andrew Koji portraying Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, Hirooki Goto from New Japan Pro-Wrestling as E. Honda, Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Olivier Richters as Zangief, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, and Kyle Mooney as Marvin.

1993 serves as the backdrop for the storyline, where former Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) find themselves embroiled in combat once again. The enigmatic Chun-Li (Callina Liang) enlists them for the upcoming World Warrior Tournament – a fierce contest featuring punches, destiny, and fury. However, beneath this tournament of champions lurks a sinister plot that compels them to confront not just each other, but also the ghosts of their past. Failure to do so could spell disaster, for if they don’t face off, it means the GAME IS OVER!

The Street Fighter movie is set to release on October 16, 2026.

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2025-09-05 00:57