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The only time there’s been a good Street Fighter project has been the animated movies. The cartoon TV series was mediocre at best, and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li was lacking. The 1994 film is fun, and Raúl Juliá was great. However, no one is watching that project for “absolute cinema.” Thankfully, the trend of unwatchable Street Fighter movies could come to an end.

Halo, Super Mario Bros, and The Last of Us proved that video game movies and shows can be good. All that’s needed is the right creative team and cast. Roman Reigns and Jason Momoa being rumored is a step in the right direction. Now all that’s needed are the characters to be properly cast. Here’s who should be picked to make sure this movie is a success.

Roman Reigns as M. Bison

Roman Reigns became one of the greatest professional wrestlers...

Rudyard Kipling first published his novel "The Jungle Book" in 1894, and its sequel, "The Second Jungle Book," the following year. The books followed the adventures of a boy named Mowgli, a five-year-old who becomes lost in the jungles of India and who is taken in and raised by the local wildlife. He is taught the ways of the jungle, mostly by a benevolent panther named Bagheera. He also is given some more raucous advice from a bear named Baloo, and is taught to be wary of the vicious tiger, Shere Khan. 

Most schoolchildren have read one or both of Kipling's "Jungle Book" novels, and it has been adapted to film multiple times. Director Zoltan Korda directed a rather fine 1946 Technicolor version, although more popular to today's audiences is the 1967 animated film directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. Walt Disney was credited as a producer, but he died shortly before "The Jungle Book" was released,...

This week on The Anime Effect: Leah, Nick and special guest host Ivana Aranda bring you a special episode from Ccxp Mexico, featuring Solo Leveling Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno! The team shares how they navigated the adaptation process, their anime inspirations, what the fan response has meant to them, and more! In our audio-exclusive episode, the hosts discuss the latest news in the anime world, including Dragon Ball Daima bringing home an Astra Award, a new teaser trailer for the final season of My Hero Academia and more! Then, the hosts recommend their guilty pleasure anime and share their favorite video game series. Episode 69 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch...

This summer's gaming showcases haven't stopped quite yet, with Capcom promising more information on Resident Evil Requiem and upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds content, among other games from the publisher. Resident Evil Requiem's release date in 2026 was announced alongside its unveiling at Summer Game Fest, but it will reappear to headline the dedicated Capcom presentation next week.

In a tweet, Capcom announced a Capcom Spotlight showcase set for 6pm Et/3pm Pt on Thursday, June 26. The presentation will last about 40 minutes, and promises the "latest news and extended commentary with developer interviews" revolving around Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Street Fighter 6. Two of the included titles, Monster Hunter Wilds and SF6, are ongoing projects, so the Capcom Spotlight will likely provide more information on upcoming content updates.

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 3pm Pt for a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight livestream! Get our latest news and extended commentary with developer interviews.

Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Jet Li may soon return to global screens in digitally resurrected form.

At the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, the China Film Foundation and partners launched two major AI-driven initiatives under the Kung Fu Film Heritage Project: a large-scale effort to restore 100 classic martial arts films using artificial intelligence, and the unveiling of a brand-new animated feature, “A Better Tomorrow: Cyber Border,” billed as the world’s first fully AI-produced animated feature film.

The restoration project aims to digitally remaster 100 landmark kung fu films, using AI to enhance image, sound, and overall production quality while preserving the storytelling and aesthetic of the originals. Organizers described it as a long-term commitment to reviving the cultural and cinematic legacy of Chinese martial arts cinema.

“From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan, from ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ to ‘Wolf Warrior,’ these films have shown the world the vitality and spirit of the Chinese people,...

It’s been over a decade since 21 Jump Street turned undercover high school chaos into pure comedy gold. Honestly, who can even forget Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill as the world’s least discreet “teenagers”, busting drug rings while failing gym class? This 2012 reboot took a ridiculous premise, cranked it to 11, and gave us ice cube glares, nonstop laughs, and a prom shootout for the ages.

Though Schmidt and Jenko have long since graduated, the cast didn’t exactly disappear into detention. Nope. In fact, they’ve been busier than ever, snagging Oscar nominations, directing surprise hits, dropping rap albums, and even returning to superhero land.

Whether they played bad-boy dealers, science nerds, or deadpan police captains, the 21 Jump Street crew has had one wild post-grad journey. So, let’s grab the notebooks and fake IDs, because we’re going to see what the iconic cast is up to in 2025, and yes,...

After losing its original directors, Legendary and Capcom's live-action Street Fighter reboot is moving forward with Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) at the helm, and the casting process recently got underway.

Now, Jeff Sneider is reporting that the movie is looking to add some more star power in the form of Walton Goggins, who is in talks to play the villainous leader of Shadaloo, M. Bison. Singer Orville Peck is also on board as blade-handed narcissist Vega, and comedian Eric André will play "the loud-mouthed ring announcer who hypes up the crowd."

Goggins has numerous film and TV roles on his résumé, but has been garnering more mainstream acclaim and attention thanks to recent roles in Fallout and season 3 of The White Lotus (and let's not forget about Uncle Baby Billy from The Righteous Gemstones).

Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo have reportedly closed their deals to play the co-lead roles of Ryu and Ken,...

When we talk about some of the biggest WWE superstars in the modern scene, many names can be put on the list. The likes of Cody Rhodes, Cm Punk, Seth Rollins, and many more will surely go down as someone who bring a lot to the table. However, none can come close to or even match the charisma of Roman Reigns.

Ever since he became The Head of the Table, every fan has acknowledged him as the greatest wrestling persona. Hence, his earning the fattest paycheck in the company was the most sensible news that fans read in a long time.

However, learning that the Otc earned only $15 million annually was hard to believe. Luckily, Hugo Savinovich explained his contract, which still makes the WWE star’s earnings feel like a modest sum, from the fans’ perspective.

Roman Reigns’ WWE contract looks like a bargain?

There’s no denying that...

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso are two cornerstones of WWE’s modern era. While Uso is YEETin his way to the top of the mountain on Monday Night Raw, The American Nightmare has become the poster boy of the company and the face of Friday Night SmackDown. It was back in 2023 that they forged a friendship and became close allies.

Both WWE superstars share a lot of common interests. One is, of course, being at the top of their game and showing much appreciation to the fans who supported them. On the other hand, The Yeet man and The Prodigal Son share a love for video games.

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso’s video game choices have some difference Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso on WWE Raw/ Credits: WWE

It has been widely known that many WWE superstars are big-time gamers. One prime example is current WWE World Tag Team Champion,...

After almost a two-year hiatus, Capcom finally broke its silence with its very first next-gen sci-fi game, Pragmata, in Sony’s State of Play 2025. A Japanese video game company, best known for its commercially successful titles, such as the Street Fighter series, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry, is about to enter a new landscape — a science fiction-based action adventure. As per PlayStation’s latest trailer, the title is scheduled to release in 2026, and yes, it’s real.

Initially, Capcom showcased its newest IP in the PlayStation 5 “Future of Gaming” event, and it was scheduled to release in 2023. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, it had been delayed for an indefinite period. Now that the company is finally showing some signs of life about its new title, it’s high time you brace yourself to dive into a new sci-fi mystery adventure in outer space.

On that note,...

White Lotus and Fallout star Walton Goggins is reportedly in talks to play M Bison, the main villain in the forthcoming Street Fighter movie.

Following his recent turn in the third season of The White Lotus is rightly being lauded for being the wonderful actor that he’s always been. We’re also reliably informed that lots of people are enjoying looking at pictures of him online that he posts too, so why not leverage that increased level of exposure to get a part in a big studio movie where he can steal every scene that he’s in?

That’s certainly our prediction for how things will turn out should a report from The InSneider prove to be accurate. According to the outlet, Goggins is in negotiations to play M Bison, the Street Fighter series’ big bad, the kind of sneering villain who wears a cloak just so you...

Fallout fan favorite Walton Goggins could be soon joining another video game adaptation. Currently, a live-action Street Fighter movie is in development, and and Goggins is rumored to be up for the role of one of the franchise's biggest baddies.

According to movie scooper Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Goggins is in talks to play the role of M. Bison in the new Street Fighter movie. Additionally, it was rumored that country musician Orville Peck, who's known for wearing a mask in public, is in talks to portray the masked fighter Vega. This report has not been officially confirmed, but the idea of Goggins playing M. Bison is already making many fans of the actor excited for the possibility.

Goggins is no stranger to video game adaptations. With his role as The Ghoul in Amazon's hit series Fallout, he's a part of one of the most popular game adaptations that's ever been made.

Jason Momoa, Andy Samberg Star in Netflix’s Untitled Action Comedy Set in Hawaii (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Prime Video)

Netflix is gearing up for a wild new action comedy that brings together Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg for the first time. The global streaming platform came out on top after a heated bidding race that saw several studios and streamers competing, and now they have secured the untitled project which will be set in Momoa’s home turf, Hawaii.

The Movie Details

Even though the storyline remains locked up tight, what’s known till now is enough to turn heads. According to Deadline, the movie pairs two powerhouses from completely different lanes with Momoa bringing his larger-than-life action presence, and Samberg, with his comedic style. Their collaboration is already generating a buzz, especially with the script being handled by Rob Klein and John Solomon, both known for their work on Saturday Night Live.

After building a rock-solid franchise foundation alongside Jack Black in A Minecraft Movie, Jason Momoa will join forces with Andy Samberg for an untitled action comedy film at Netflix. Details about the project remain scarce, though Deadline says the film’s events unfold in Hawaii.

In addition to starring in the movie, Andy Samberg’s Party Over Here and Jason Momoa’s On the Roam studios will produce. The untitled action comedy does not have a director yet. However, 11x Emmy nominee Rob Klein and eight-time nominee John Solomon are writing the script.

After showing off his dramatic chops as Davy Scherman in the Ellen Kuras-directed docudrama Lee, starring Kate Winslet as war correspondent Lee Miller, Andy Samberg wrapped production on The Roses, a dark comedy about what happens when a tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple ignites. The Roses is the second...

Season 5 of "Black Mirror" is rarely ranked among the show's best, but it does contain at least one underrated gem: "Striking Vipers." That's the videogame episode where two seemingly-straight guys accidentally end up having a digital affair. This episode takes a cue from previous standout episodes like "The Entire History of You," in that it understands that it's not enough to just have a cool sci-fi premise; you also have to have a compelling character journey that feels real regardless of whatever social critique you're trying to make. 

In "Striking Vipers," the messy relationship between Danny (Anthony Mackie) and Karl (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is so awkward and riveting that you can easily forget a major hole in the episode's sci-fi premise: why would a VR fighting game come with a hyper-realistic sex option programmed into it? Showrunner Charlie Brooker has no real answer to this question, but he did at...

Amazon MGM Studios is in talks to acquire the feature adaptation of Split Fiction starring Sydney Sweeney.

The package has Jon M. Chu attached to helm the movie based on the video game of the same name. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are writing the screenplay.

Producers include Chu, Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson. Sweeney is set to executive produce.

The game Split Fiction hails from Hazelight Studios and Electronic Arts and debuted in March. Designed for split-screen play, it centers on authors Mio and Zoe, who get trapped in the world of their creations. Sweeney’s role has not yet been announced.

Last month, Hazelight Studios’ Instagram account celebrated the game having sold four million copies. “So many of you have picked up Split Fiction already, it’s amazing,” read the post. “Seeing the fun you have with our game and the love you show for Mio, Zoe...

It’s been over 20 years since Marvel and DC Comics did a crossover. The last time it happened was 2003 in the Jla/Avengers. Before that, it was DC vs. Marvel, which had matches like Wolverine vs. Lobo, Superman vs. Hulk, and Captain America vs. Batman. After so long, both companies have decided to collaborate again in an event that no one saw coming. It’ll be the “Merc With A Mouth” Deadpool and “The Dark Knight” Batman.

The recently-announced crossover titled Deadpool/Batman will be written by Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man and Deadpool and Wolverine) with art by Greg Capullo (Batman and Wolverine: Revenge). Together, they’ll create a one-shot where Wade Wilson is on a job that sends him to Gotham City. And, shocking to no one, Batman doesn't have the patience for Wade's shenanigans. However, according to Marvel.com, thanks to The Joker, the two will team up to stop him.

The latest entry in the “Karate Kid” franchise brings back familiar faces and introduces new ones.

“Karate Kid: Legends” drops in theaters Friday, May 30 and brings back both Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han as they team-up to train a young prodigy in an upcoming tournament in New York. The official synopsis reads:

“After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel Larusso.”

Here’s who you need to know in the film.

Ralph Macchio in “Karate Kid: Legends” (Credit: Sony) Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso

Ralph Macchio plays Daniel Larusso in “Karate Kid: Legends.”

Macchio has been enjoying the fruits of the “Karate Kid” franchise. He most recently wrapped the sixth and final season...

The directors of two critically acclaimed horror projects finally explained why they left the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Danny and Michael Philippou took the world by storm upon the release of Talk To Me, the 2023 horror film they wrote and directed that earned a “certified fresh” 94% from critics and 83% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Their latest collaboration, Bring Her Back, hits theaters everywhere this weekend, and it’s earned another “certified fresh” 88% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The duo were originally attached to direct the looming Street Fighter adaptation, which was recently knocked off the release calendar. Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, and Roman Reigns are currently attached to star. They have since departed the project, and during a recent interview on The Discourse podcast, Danny Philippou finally explained why:

"It literally was just scheduling, and it was the hardest decision. it was so hard. Legendary was great. Capcom was great.

The live-action Street Fighter film that's in the works at Legendary seems to finally be moving forward, with word coming recently that Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns are in talks to lead the new video game adaptation. While it's set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip), there was a time when Danny and Michael Philippou were ready to helm the project, and now, the directors of Talk to Me and Bring Her Back are explaining what their version may have looked like, and why they exited the film.

Speaking with MovieWeb's own George Edelman about their new horror flick, the subject of Street Fighter came up. Though there was a version of the Capcom video game brought to life in 1994 by Universal starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raúl Juliá, Legendary acquired the rights in 2023 and have been trying to get a new...

Two critically acclaimed directors explain why they left the live-action Street Fighter movie. In April 2023, it was announced that Legendary was developing a movie adaptation of the Capcom video game franchise with Danny and Michael Philippou, fresh off their successful debut Talk to Me, in talks to direct, though they eventually dropped out and were replaced by Kitao Sakurai. Recently, it was reported that the Street Fighter movie is in talks with Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns to star.

Now, during a recent appearance on The Discourse podcast (via The Playlist), Danny and Michael Philippou explained why they left the Street Fighter movie. The directors revealed that they departed solely due to scheduling conflicts, despite their excitement and strong interest in the project. Danny Philippou emphasized the difficulty of the decision, while Michael Philippou compared their lingering attachment to the project to the emotional pull of an ex-girlfriend.

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

Episode 599: A Glass of Aneurysm!

The Hobi Gang consists of only Bryan, Jason and Jeff but that doesn’t mean they lack content! The guys are talking the new comic book Exquisite Corpses, review In the Dark podcast, review several tabletop games,...

Monster Hunter Wilds is bringing a lot of goodies with the May 28, 2025 update, to make the game more fun, especially with friends. Not just that, there will also be a Street Fighter collaboration, which was unseen for. Not that it was unasked for, but it is surely appreciated by the fans globally.

The director’s letter from Yuya Tokuda announced all the new additions. However, the letter is too long and contains too much information, which might become overwhelming. We’ll tell you all about it in a short version without all the formalities in the original.

Players have a lot of reasons to be excited for the new Monster Hunter Wilds update Multiplayer adjustment aren’t the only good thing about the update. | Image Credit: Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds is all about great boss battles and hunting foes that are beyond our regular world. To make it more challenging,...

Bring Her Back arrives in US cinemas this week, and the Philippou Brothers have been discussing why they made that, not Talk To Me 2.

This week sees the US release of one of this year’s most anticipated horror films, A24’s Bring Her Back, directed by the Philippou Brothers, helmers of 2022’s breakout horror hit, Talk To Me. The latter film not only created a huge buzz upon release, it capitalised on that momentum to become A24’s second highest-grossing horror film ever, just behind Ari Aster’s Hereditary.

Considering Talk To Me's reported production budget was just $4m, the film’s financial performance wouldn’t just earn them a sequel opportunity at A24, but also a degree of carte blanche as to future projects, allowing the duo to instead pursue an entirely different project.

“When we submitted Bring Her Back to some of the funding places, they...

Despite Capcom’s iconic video game already having turned into a movie in 1994, it deserved another chance in the film industry thanks to the unfortunate adaptation. Luckily, Legendary Entertainment is here to do just that. Street Fighter is all set to get its live-action adaptation in the coming days, and hopefully, they’ll get it right this time.

While nothing has been confirmed, there are reports floating around the Internet that are taking our excitement to the next level. Fans are also giving their two cents on who should star in the movie, including pro-wrestler Braun Strowman. If he does get the role that he’s being lobbied for, it might be a little difficult for him to pull it off, solely for one reason.

Braun Strowman as Zangief in Street Fighter? Braun Strowman | Credits: WWE

Street Fighter, the upcoming live-action film based on Capcom’s fan-favorite video game, is currently in development.

Danny and Michael Philippou had no shortage of opportunities coming out of 2023’s Talk to Me. Their feature directorial debut achieved critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $92 million against a $4.25 million budget. The former YouTubers behind RackaRacka not only received compliments from industry heavyweights such as Peter Jackson, Jordan Peele and Ari Aster, but they also booked general meetings all over town, including one with Marvel Studios. Thus, the question of how to follow up their smash hit became even more consequential.

At the time of Talk to Me’s July 2023 release, the Australian twin brothers were already attached to a new take on the Street Fighter video game, but then they quickly signed on the dotted line for a Talk to Me sequel known as Talk 2 Me. However, an existing horror script of theirs called Bring Her Back soon began to gnaw at them. Knowing that Talk to...

Well, good news, guys, the Hadouken-shouting fighting franchise is reportedly stepping back into the live-action ring. Yep, the world’s most iconic fireball-throwing franchise is returning, and no, we’re not talking about the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme fever dream. Turns out, Street Fighter is finally getting a cinematic reboot, but this time, it’s Legendary Entertainment behind the joy.

It’s been over three decades since the button-mashing glory and a colorful roster of world warriors glammed our screens. And undoubtedly, Street Fighter remains one of the most beloved video game franchises ever, even influencing everything from esports to anime.

Of course, past film attempts ranged from so-bad-it’s-good to just plain bad, but fans are cautiously hyped for this new round. Whether you main Ryu or rage-quit as Blanka, there’s always something thrilling about watching these pixel legends trade punches on the big screen. Though details are still seeping in,...

Jason Momoa is ready for his new Apple TV+ show, Chief of War, and his fans can’t wait to see him in this groundbreakingly historic show. It’s a nine-episode drama series and premieres on August 1, 2025. The show delves into the deep history of the Hawaiian islands, the late 18th-century unification, offering the true story from the indigenous point of view.

Momoa was the obvious choice for this part, as he is deeply connected to his native Hawaiian roots. He plays the role of the warrior Kaʻiana. He is also the co-writer and co-creator of the series. The cast is mostly Polynesian, and the show has been filmed both in Hawaii and New Zealand, in an attempt to provide the most authentic depiction of the culture and history of Hawaii.

1. Jason Momoa’s Chief of War is a story deeply set in Hawaiian culture and history

Chief of War...

Features the voices of: Chris Wood, Mark Hamill, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Liam Cunningham, Lena Headey, Melissa Benoist, William Shatner, Meg Foster, Keith David | Created by Kevin Smith | Directed by Adam Conarroe, Patrick Stannard

If you were a kid of the 1980s your childhood was filled with some of the most amazing cartoon adventures in history. I’m talking about The Transformers, ThunderCats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and G.I. Joe. But there is one we did not list there, which was He-Man and The Masters of the Universe.

Now we have seen reboots and live-action films. But that was quite a few years ago. For many, many years, we had heard rumours of movies and new series, but all those came to nothing. That is, until Netflix and Kevin Smith joined forces to bring us a ‘sequel’ to the original classic with Masters of the Universe Revelation + Revolution, featuring two epic story arcs.

Roman Reigns has carved out one of the most illustrious and impressive WWE resumes of all time. From being a record-setting WrestleMania main event to holding the WWE championship for a staggering 1,316 days, The Otc’s influence and magnitude are compared to those of none of the superstars of the modern era.

Not only that, Reigns has slowly begun to transition into mainstream Hollywood projects. The latest word hints at Reigns being in talks for a role in the live version of Street Fighter. However, many might have forgotten that one of his top movies before that also featured fellow megastar Becky Lynch, but failed to deliver to the expectations.

Which film featured both WWE megastars, Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch? Roman Reigns in WWE/ Credits: WWE

Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch have been two of the marquee attractions for WWE in the modern era. Their star power and captivating...

Jason Momoa is easily one of the most successful actors to come out of Game of Thrones; his only real competition is Pedro Pascal. Just recently, Momoa appeared in A Minecraft Movie, which has made nearly a billion dollars at the box office. Talking to GQ, he quipped that he'd "saved cinema" with that movie. What to do with his newfound credibility?

Momoa has turned towards Chief of War, a historical epic set on the Hawaiian islands in the late 18th century, before they'd been colonized by Western nations. Momoa plays Ka'iana, a real-life historical figure who "tries to unify the islands, according to the official description.

The miniseries is coming out in just a couple months. A teaser trailer dropped the other day, and it looks properly epic:

Apparently, the show starts with Momoa's character lassoing a shark and riding it around like it's a wild horse, which I...

Hey wrestling and gaming fans, hang on a second! Word on the street is that Roman Reigns, WWE’s Tribal Chief, is negotiating to play Akuma in a new Street Fighter movie, and the online chatter is popping! As a fan of WWE and as a fan of Street Fighter’s epic battles, this news hits as hard as a Spear landing through a Hadouken.

Akuma is dark and menacing, which seems like a very different character from Roman’s current babyface Tribal Chief persona. Could this role change the perspective of fans? How does Akuma’s vibe fit into the world of Tribal Chief?

Akuma’s darkness does not match the Tribal Chief‘s nobility

Roman Reigns‘ Tribal Chief in WWE is the head of the table. Since 2020, he has gone from a divisive character to someone with the commanding ability to be the babyface, empowered to lead The Bloodline by presence,...

Released in late February, Monster Hunter Wilds became an absolute hit. The game received positive reactions and it sold so many copies that we can already confirm it as a major hit of 2025, which made us quite happy.

We have been reporting on the game and its new content, and we can now confirm that a batch of new content is coming soon and this time, it is a very special collaboration that a lot of fans will enjoy.

Capcom has decided to blend two of its major franchises in one special collaboration, as the Street Fighter franchise is coming to Monster Hunter Wilds, and it is going to be an absolute blast!

Related: ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Might Be Teaming Up with ‘Street Fighter’ in Capcom Crossover

Before we reveal more details, here is the official trailer:

As you can see, this is going to be a pretty dynamic crossover,...

Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji are in negotiations to star in Legendary’s live-action ‘Street Fighter’ movie.The 45-year-old actor and the ‘Bullet Train’ star, 37, are in talks to lead the live-action film adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game franchise of the same name, Deadline reports.Noah Centineo and Roman Reigns are also said to be discussing their possible involvement in the movie.While no plot details about the ‘Street Fighter’ flick are known, the film is to be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who signed on to helm the project after Danny and Michael Philippou exited the project last June.Debuting in 1987, ’Street Fighter’ is a classic fighting game franchise where martial artists from around the world compete in intense one-on-one battles.Each fighter has unique abilities and backstories, with the series centerd around global tournaments and the struggle against powerful villains like M. Bison.This will be the...

Although it was removed from Sony’s 2026 schedule, things seem to be moving ahead for the new Street Fighter film. Jason Momoa could be in it.

Back in March we covered a report which stated that Sony had removed its planned Street Fighter movie adaptation from its 2026 release schedule. Given that the project had already gone through one change in director and casting still hadn’t been announced, we couldn’t help but wonder if that marked a quiet end for the production.

Given that the only other live action take on Capcom’s beloved tournament fighting videogame series was a mostly unloved 1994 film starring Kylie Minogue, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this latest incarnation – set to be directed by prank-based road movie Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai – was facing a similarly ignominious fate.

That appears not to be the case.

This morning, Deadline reports that Legendary, current holders...

In the current scenario of professional wrestling, Roman Reigns is one of the hottest names that fans love to acknowledge. Despite the tide not being in his favor, as he lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes in WrestleMania Xl last year, and this year in WrestleMania 42, he was betrayed by his Wise Man, Paul Heyman, to his bitter rival Seth Rollins, and he has been on a break.

However, that does not stop him from being the cash cow of WWE, where he is still one of the faces of WWE. Now, it appears that he’s going to follow in the footsteps of The Final Boss, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, as he might become a part of the live adaptation of Street Fighter. What makes the news all the more intriguing is how he would work alongside his lookalike, Jason Momoa.

This makes the film more exciting,...

Despite rumors that the movie had been shelved, we recently got word that Legendary and Capcom's planned live-action Street Fighter reboot would be moving forward with Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) at the helm, and the casting process has now begun.

After originally being reported by Nexus Point News, Deadline has now confirmed that Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo are in talks to play the co-lead roles of Ryu and Ken, respectively, and Jason Momoa and WWE pro-wrestler Roman Reigns (real name Leati Joseph Anoaʻi) are also said to be in negotiations.

Jeff Sneider believes that Reigns has been cast as the villainous Akuma, the man who killed Ryu and Ken's trainer and his own older brother Gouken, while several sources are reporting that Momoa will take on the role of green-skinned fan-favorite, Blanka.

Roman Reigns is playing Akuma in Street Fighter. https://t.co/0aM7X6XGIi pic.twitter.

With superhero movies no longer being guaranteed successes in the current box-office climate, especially after the upsurge of mediocre Cbms in recent years, major studios are now shifting their focus to game adaptations. For a prolonged period, video game adaptations often failed to entice viewers, as past the visuals, the story often didn’t replicate the feel of those games, case in point, Assassin’s Creed.

But amidst the shifting trends, every major media behemoth is jumping on video game adaptations, including Legendary Entertainment with Street Fighter, and one casting choice in particular can elevate its hype.

Andrew Koji is pitch-perfect for a Street Fighter movie Street Fighter | Credit: Capcom

Video game adaptations are thriving in the current climate, whether it’s HBO’s new flagship series The Last of Us or Warner Bros.’ Minecraft movie. With Street Fighter now set to get its own adaptation, in addition to the narrative,...

Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Roman Reigns are in early talks to star in Street Fighter for Legendary Entertainment, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Based on the popular Street Fighter video game, the project is a partnership with Capcom and has not yet announced its cast. But it’s understood Momoa, Koji, Centineo and Reigns are circling the adaptation in early negotiations.

Kitao Sakurai, best known for writing, directing and exec producing The Eric Andre Show, was earlier announced to direct the adaptation. Capcom is deeply involved with the project, with Legendary co-developing and co-producing alongside the video game developer and publisher.

One of the more enduring fighting video game franchises of all time, the series began life with the 1987 arcade game Street Fighter, and set a high watermark for arcade fighting games with Street Fighter II. The game, released in 1991, was the first to offer a choice of characters and fighting techniques,...

Put your quarters up, World Warriors, because Legendary’s Street Fighter movie is coming out swinging this Wednesday with exciting casting news about the upcoming adaptation of the classic Capcom fighting game! According to Deadline, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns will star in a live-action film, based on the iconic fighting game.

In April 2023, Talk To Me’s Danny & Michael Philippou were attached to the project, but Bad Trip’s Kitao Sakurai signed on to direct in February. Legendary holds exclusive film and television rights to the Street Fighter IP, while Capcom is joining Legendary as co-developer and co-producer. Writers and producers for Street Fighter remain more of a mystery than how many watermelons Chun-Li can crush with one clench of her legendary thighs.

Street Fighter is one of the most beloved fighting game franchises in history. The first game in the series, Street Fighter,...

The cast of Legendary's Street Fighter reboot is beginning to take shape. Four actors are now officially in talks to board the upcoming movie based on the eponymous Capcom video games.

According to Deadline, Andrew Koji (Bullet Train), Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie), Noah Centineo (Black Adam), and Roman Reigns (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) are in talks to star in Street Fighter. While no character details have been shared, Koji and Centineo were rumored back in April to be the top choices for Ryu, the titular martial artist of the franchise who has dedicated his life to mastering the art of Ansatsuken through any fight he can by traveling the world in search of worthy opponents; and Ken Masters, Ryu's charismatic best friend/brotherly rival who trained with Ryu under the same master, Gouken, respectively.

Momoa is best known for playing Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe,...

The next live-action Street Fightermovie adaptation has faced a few hurdles as of late, but it seems the project is finally taking shape. Legendary is moving forward with the reboot, and they look to add some of the most prominent faces in the action genre to the main cast.

According to Deadline, Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns are in talks to lead Legendary's new Street Fighter film, which is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip). It is currently unknown who is writing the screenplay or producing the feature-length project. Street Fighter was first announced by the studio back in 2023, with Talk to Me's Danny and Michael Philippou attached to direct. Sakurai has since replaced the filmmaking duo, but that did little to stop the film from being moved off its Mar. 20, 2026 theatrical release date. However, with the latest casting news, perhaps Street Fighter...

Street Fighter has four stars circling the cast. The upcoming live-action movie is an adaptation of the video game franchise of the same name, which was previously adapted into a live-action movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1994. The live-action Street Fighter movie, which comes from the media company Legendary and has an unknown release date after recently being pulled from its planned position on the 2026 schedule, is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai.

Per Deadline, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns are in talks to join the cast of Street Fighter. The characters that they will be playing are unknown at the time of writing. It is also unknown what characters will be appearing in the movie in the first place, as plot details have so far been kept under wraps, as has the identity of the movie's screenwriter.

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Exclusive: Andrew Koji (Bullet Train), Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie), Noah Centineo (Warfare) and Roman Reigns (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) are in talks to star in Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the Capcom video games, sources tell Deadline.

Reps for the studio declined comment, and the plot of the film remains under wraps. In February, Bad Trip‘s Kitao Sakurai boarded as director, inheriting the project from Talk To Me‘s Danny & Michael Philippou, who attached themselves in April of 2023, following Legendary’s acquisition of exclusive film and TV rights to the Street Fighter IP. The film adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the developer and publisher of the video games. No word has emerged yet on who has written and who specifically will produce the actioner.

Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles...

How far does a billion YouTube views get you in a film pitch? Not very, as Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou learned while scraping together funding for their first feature. In their twenties, the brothers honed their filmmaking chops — and gained millions of subscribers — on their channel RackaRacka, producing fast-paced, comically violent videos like “Harry Potter Vs Star Wars” and “Ronald McDonald Chicken Store Massacre.” All the while, they took some crew jobs on film sets and commercials to work toward directing their own movie.

“RackaRacka was a talking point in meetings, but not a good one,” Danny says, laughing. “They just didn’t think we could do a movie. To be fair, we weren’t making deep stuff on YouTube.” Michael adds: “It was, like, Nerf gun wars!”

Nudging ribs and kicking each other under the table during their interview, the 32-year-old twins — distinguishable by Danny’s bleached...

The upcoming live-action Street Fightermovie has a new logo after its release was delayed. Based on the popular game of the same name, the live-action adaptation has faced some uncertainties in coming to life. Initially scheduled for release in 2026, the Street Fighter movie has been removed from Sony Pictures' release calendar following Kitao Sakurai's replacement of Danny and Michael Philippou to direct the project.

At the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, where ScreenRant's Brennan Klein was in attendance, Capcom debuted a new logo design for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, highlighting the movie's title in neon red and yellow. The logo also appears to hover over a dark alley, teasing its dark and bleak tone. Check out the new design below:

What This Means For The Street Fighter Movie The Live-action Street Fighter Movie Is Still Being Made

The adaptation was originally scheduled to arrive on March 20, 2026, and with its removal,...

Legendary Entertainment has promoted longtime marketing executive Di Mu to CEO of Legendary East, the studio’s China-based promotion and marketing division responsible for overseeing local campaigns for both Legendary titles and select third-party releases. Mu will report directly to Legendary CEO Josh Grode.

“Di Mu has been an invaluable member of Legendary East, playing an integral role in the execution of our local campaigns in China,” Grode said in a statement. “Her knowledge of the market, creativity, and leadership make her the ideal person to lead our next chapter in the region.”

Mu joined Legendary East in 2016 and most recently served as EVP of Marketing. With more than two decades of experience in film marketing and media strategy, she has a reputation as one of China’s more effective champions of Hollywood IP. She has led marketing efforts for 12 Legendary titles in China, with total local box office revenues exceeding $1.34 billion.

Dune producer Legendary Entertainment has appointed Di Mu as CEO of Legendary East, the China-based division that handles promotion, marketing and the release of its titles in the territory.

Mu was previously executive vice president of marketing at Legendary East, which she joined in 2016, and has more than 22 years of experience in film marketing, creative advertising and integrated media strategy. She will report to Legendary CEO Joshua Grode.

Mu has overseen 12 Legendary film campaigns in China of titles including Warcraft, which set the record for highest-grossing imported film at the time; Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which was the...

"What happens when a 2,000-year-old immortal warlord decides he’s had enough?"

Writer Brian Buccellato, artist Mattia Monaco, letterer Buddy Beaudoin, and editor Teddy Leo team up for Eat Your Young, a visceral, character-driven blood feud that kicks off this August from Mad Cave Studios. We're thrilled to share the first details and a 4-page preview you can read right now!

From the Press Release: This explosive new six-issue miniseries doesn’t just raise the stakes—it drives them straight through the heart. Eat Your Young blends brutal combat, punk-era flashbacks, Cold War espionage, and raw emotional depth into a genre-smashing epic of family, legacy, and survival. Unflinching and relentless, it’s high-stakes storytelling at its most feral.

What happens when a 2,000-year-old Immortal Warlord decides he’s done? In Eat Your Young, Edmund Irons names his six-year-old daughter, Elsa, as the next Alpha of his immortal clan. But every hundred years,...

The Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games animefinally has a release window, and it already has a massive crossover with Street Fighter 6in the works. In 2021, Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games was greenlit for an anime barely a year after it began serialization, but despite the series also being big enough to receive a live-action drama, the anime received no updates in the years to follow.

Though there hasn’t been any word on the Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games anime in years, that’s finally changed significantly. Not only is there finally a teaser trailer and a confirmed release window of 2025, but the first Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games trailer reveals that the anime will have a major Street Fighter 6 collaboration by making it the game the characters play as opposed to the Street Fighter parody from the manga. That’s an incredibly big deal,...