WWE is making a major crossover with arcade nostalgia as Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes star in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film, with a first look recently unveiled. The cast appeared at the Game Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where the debut teaser was shown. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Paramount, the movie is currently in production and set to hit theaters on October 16, 2026.
Roman Reigns takes on the role of the Devil, while Cody Rhodes plays Guile. Reigns was present for the teaser reveal, though Rhodes was absent but prominently featured as a key character. The cast includes notable names from Hollywood, wrestling, and MMA, such as Noah Centineo as Ken, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Karina Liang as Chun-Li, Jason Momoa as Blanca (who is also a producer), and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film embraces the spirit of the original game with the storyline set in 1993. It follows Ryu and Ken, estranged fighters, who are recruited by Chun-Li to compete in the World Warrior Tournament, confronting a conspiracy and their own dark pasts. This film aims to reboot the Street Fighter franchise after the mixed reception of the 1994 and 2009 films and marks the first release under Legendary’s new distribution deal with Paramount.
Roman Reigns promoted the film on social media, hinting at his demonic role with the caption, “Embrace the darkness. The devil is coming.” With a star-studded cast and one of gaming’s most beloved franchises, this movie is highly anticipated by fans across gaming and wrestling communities.
Will Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes deliver a knockout performance in Street Fighter? Fans are invited to share which cast members they’re most excited about.
Fan Take: This crossover is a huge win for WWE fans, blending the worlds of sports entertainment and classic gaming in a fresh, exciting way. It could open new avenues for WWE superstars in mainstream entertainment, boosting their profiles and bringing more mainstream attention to wrestling.
