Street Fighter (2026)
Film · Action, Fantasy
See it, ifif you want a high-energy, nostalgic martial arts spectacle rather than a grounded, character-driven drama.
A punch-drunk action spectacle that prioritizes high-energy fight choreography and nostalgic character beats from the iconic video game. It is a loud, adrenalized thrill ride built for fans of martial arts cinema who want to see world-class warriors clash on a grand scale.
What it is about
In 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER!
Trailer
What Street Fighter is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Expect a loud, kinetic experience that pulses with the energy of a classic arcade cabinet. The pacing should be breathless, jumping between choreographed bouts and stylised set-pieces that lean heavily into the fantasy elements of the source material. With Kitao Sakurai at the helm, the intensity will likely balance absurd spectacle with a punchy, hyper-real visual language, keeping the stakes high and the action front-and-centre throughout the tournament's progression.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is aimed squarely at martial arts enthusiasts and fans of the gaming franchise who crave faithful character renditions and bone-crunching choreography. Those looking for subtle storytelling or complex narrative depth should probably skip this one, as it focuses on visceral thrills. An honest caveat is the 1993 period setting; it risks feeling like a surface-level gimmick if the film relies too heavily on retro nostalgia instead of building a lasting identity.
The right evening for it
It suits a Friday night with a large group of friends and the volume turned up to maximum. This is the kind of cinema designed for the biggest screen possible to appreciate the physical scale of the world-class combat.
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Another trailer
Trailer · Official Trailer
How Street Fighter leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling adrenalised and physically exhausted, as if you have just stepped out of a neon-lit arcade after a particularly intense winning streak.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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Mortal Kombat (2021)
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The Raid (2011)
the same relentless commitment to intricate, high-stakes hand-to-hand combat
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
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More clips
Teaser · he's running out of time...
Teaser · Hadoken! From the game to the big screen, get tickets to see Street Fighter
Teaser · Player select. Game on. Fight on.
Street Fighter soundtrack
Music by Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson
Questions people ask
- Is Street Fighter in cinemas?
- Yes. It opened on 15 October 2026 in Australia, and 16 October 2026 in Ireland, the US, the UK and Canada.
- Is Street Fighter an epic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A punch-drunk action spectacle that prioritizes high-energy fight choreography and nostalgic character beats from the iconic video game. It is a loud, adrenalized thrill ride built for fans of martial arts cinema who want to see world-class warriors clash on a grand scale.
- Who composed the music for Street Fighter?
- The music for Street Fighter is by Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson.
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