Street Fighter Movie to Be Released Simultaneously Worldwide on October 16! 17 Japanese Character Posters Also Unveiled

It has been announced that Street Fighter, the new live-action movie based on the popular fighting game series Street Fighter, will be released simultaneously worldwide on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Japanese character posters have also been released, and expectations are high for their quality.
(Note: This article is written based on information released in Japan.)

Street Fighter Movie to Be Released Simultaneously Worldwide on October 16!

Street Fighter is a landmark in fighting games that has recorded cumulative series sales of 58 million units worldwide (as of the end of December 2025).
Street Fighter, the new live-action movie based on this popular work, will be released simultaneously worldwide on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Capcom, the creator of Street Fighter, is handling production along with Legendary Pictures, which has successfully produced live-action adaptations of numerous Japanese IPs such as the Godzilla series and Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
Additionally, Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures will handle worldwide distribution.

Expectations are high for this project as it is a live-action film based on the globally popular Street Fighter.
Fans will want to keep an eye on future developments leading up to the movie's release.
Details regarding this work can be found on the official Street Fighter movie website.

17 Variations of Japanese Character Posters Unveiled! Focus on Your Favorite Characters

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Along with the announcement of the release date, 17 variations of Japanese character posters have been unveiled.
The quality reflects the individuality of each character, further raising expectations.

Ryu

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Ken

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Chun-Li

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Guile

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Balrog (Vega in English)

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M. Bison (Balrog in English)

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Blanka

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Dhalsim

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Zangief

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E. Honda

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Vega (M. Bison in English)

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Gouki (Akuma in English)

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Dan Hibiki

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Don Sauvage

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Cammy

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Juli

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Joe

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Release Date Announcement Celebration! Follow & Repost Campaign Currently Underway in Japan!

To celebrate the announcement of the movie's release date, a Follow & Repost Campaign is being held on the official Street Fighter movie X account (@SF_movie_JP).
By following the target account and reposting the relevant post, you have a chance to win exclusive merchandise through a lottery.
Anyone can participate until the deadline on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, so feel free to apply!

Prizes

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A three-item set including a movie logo sticker, character-specific keycaps, and a character towel will be awarded to 15 winners via lottery.
The sets are categorized by character, but please note that you cannot choose which prize set you receive. Winners will be selected as follows:

• Ryu Set: 5 people
• Ken Set: 5 people
• Chun-Li Set: 5 people

How to Apply

• 1. Follow the official Street Fighter movie X account (@SF_movie_JP) and the official Street Fighter X account (@StreetFighterJA).
• 2. Repost the relevant post.

Details of this campaign can be confirmed on the official Street Fighter movie X account. (Note: Shipping of prizes is limited to within Japan.)