Exciting New Live-Action Street Fighter Movie Reveals David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
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New Cast Announcements for 'Street Fighter'
Legendary Entertainment is working on a new live-action Street Fighter film, and the cast is shaping up with some notable names:
- David Dastmalchian as the villain M. Bison. You might recognize him from movies like Ant-Man (as Kurt and Veb), The Suicide Squad (Polka-Dot Man), Dune, Oppenheimer, and The Life of Chuck. Dastmalchian recently shared a post on Instagram, referencing the iconic line from Raul Julia's Bison in the original 1994 movie, saying, "some serious boots to fill. unleash the psycho power. happy Tuesday."
Check out his post here.
- Other cast members include:
- Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Noah Centineo as Ken
- Roman Reigns (WWE star) as Akuma
- Orville Peck as Vega
Release and Production Details
Originally scheduled to open on March 20, 2026, the film's release has been postponed. Sony removed it from their release calendar in March 2025, and a new date hasn't been announced yet. Director Kitao Sakurai will oversee the shoot in Australia starting this August.
Background and Past Adaptations
- The Street Fighter franchise has a rich history, including the 1994 live-action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia.
- There was also a Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li movie in 2009.
- Machinima produced live-action series like Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection, which were later released on platforms like YouTube and Blu-ray.
- The franchise has inspired various anime adaptations, including Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.
Upcoming and Related Projects
- The Street Fighter series continues to expand with the latest game, Street Fighter 6, launched in June 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
- Legendary Entertainment acquired the film and TV rights in April 2023 and plans to collaborate with CAPCOM on future projects.
Other Notable Information
- Initially, brothers Danny and Michael Philippou were set to direct but left to focus on their own project, Bring Her Back.
- The franchise's history includes various animated series and movies, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting adaptation!
Source: Deadline