Hollywood rolled out the red carpet Monday for the world premiere of Street Fighter, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of Capcom's fighting game franchise, bringing out a crowd that ranged from Hollywood A-listers to WWE champions. The event took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, just four days ahead of the film's scheduled theatrical release.
The premiere was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood on Monday, according to BroadwayWorld, which reported that Street Fighter is set to open in theaters on October 16. Cast members in attendance included Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe Anoai (known to wrestling fans as Roman Reigns), David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, Vidyut Jammwal, Orville Peck, Mel Jarnson and Curtis Jackson, the outlet noted, alongside Jason Momoa, who also serves as a producer on the film.
Behind the camera, the premiere drew director and screenwriter Kitao Sakurai along with producers Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Takayuki Nakayama and Stefan Makhoul, BroadwayWorld reported. Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures are presenting the film in association with Capcom, the outlet added, pairing a major studio release with the video game publisher that created the franchise.
A 1993 Throwback Built for the Big Screen
The new Street Fighter is set in 1993, with the story following Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo, described as estranged Street Fighters who are pulled back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. BroadwayWorld reports that Street Fighter stars Centineo, Momoa and Liang among others, with Kitao Sakurai directing.
The film was also shot for IMAX in addition to standard theatrical release, the same report notes, a format choice that lines up with the TCL Chinese Theatre's IMAX screen hosting the premiere itself. Anticipation had been building for months: the first official trailer dropped in April 2026, with a second trailer following on September 1, per the outlet's reporting.
Reviving a Franchise That Dates to 1987
The Street Fighter video game franchise is the basis for this latest adaptation. A previous Street Fighter film dates to 1994.
This new version marks the third live-action feature based on the franchise and the first big-screen adaptation since that 1994 film, according to ComicBasics, underscoring just how long fans have waited for a proper follow-up to reach cinemas. With the TCL Chinese Theatre premiere now behind it, Street Fighter heads into its October 16 release carrying the weight of three decades of fan expectation, with WWE's Cody Rhodes among the attendees.
