Breaking: Callina Liang Cast as Chun-Li in Highly Anticipated Live-Action Street Fighter Film
Discover the captivating presence of the star actress, joining a stellar cast including Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck in this must-watch story.
Exciting Updates on the Live-Action Street Fighter Movie!
Entertainment news outlet Deadline reports that actress Callina Liang (known for her roles in Presence, Bad Genius, and Tell Me Everything) is set to join the cast of the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film by Legendary Entertainment. She will portray the iconic character Chun-Li.
Star-Studded Cast
The film already boasts a notable lineup, including:
- Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes)
- Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Game of Thrones)
- Noah Centineo (Warfare)
- Roman Reigns, WWE superstar
- Orville Peck, musician known for Cabaret on Broadway
Release and Production Details
Originally scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2026, the release date has been removed from Sony's calendar as of March 24, 2025, with no new date announced yet. The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip.
Background and Future Plans
- Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights to Street Fighter in April 2023 and plans to collaborate with CAPCOM on future projects.
- The initial directors, Danny and Michael Philippou, left the project to focus on their own film, Bring Her Back.
- The film's production has seen several changes, but fans remain eager for its release.
A Rich History of Street Fighter in Media
- The franchise's first live-action film in 1994 starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia.
- A spin-off, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, starring Kristin Kreuk, was released in 2009.
- Machinima produced Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection, which were released on YouTube and Blu-ray.
- The franchise also inspired an animated movie in 1994 and several anime series.
The Latest in Gaming
- The Street Fighter series continues to thrive with the release of Street Fighter 6 in June 2023, available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!
Source: Deadline (Matt Grobar)