Here’s a big news for all the gamers out there. Street Fighter series in stepping back into the cinematic ring. You might remember the last two flicks-one back in 1994 and another in 2009, but this time the makers promise something different.
The latest Street Fighter film serves as the third live-action film adaptation of the video game series, and overall fourth live-action feature-length adaptation. Another interesting news is Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal is making his big Hollywood debut with Street Fighter!
Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut
Vidyut Jammwal has been unvelied as Dhalsim in the upcoming Street Fighter reboot film by Paramount Pictures a few days back. The cast also includes Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, 50 Cent, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, and Eric André in the leads.
The 44-year-old Indian actor rose to fame with his Commando film franchise since 2013. Later Vidyut garnered much appreciation for his performance in Khuda Haafiz film series. Jammwal was last seen in Crakk alongside Arjun Rampal, Amy Jackson, Nora Fatehi, and Jamie Lever.
About Vidyut Jammwal’s character Dhalsim
The character Dhalsim from Street Fighter, which Vidyut Jammwal will be playing, made its first appearance in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in 1991. He sometimes goes by the alias of long-arm and his fighting ability includes stretching his limb. In the game, Dhalsim is introduced as a mystical ‘yogi’ who is loved by his villagers and family alike. He is also a pacifist and enters the World Warrior tournament to raise money for his poor village.
Street Fighter reboot release date
Apart from revealing the cast and their characters, Paramount Pictures also dropped the release date of Street Fighter, which is next year on October 16, 2026, hinting that secrets don’t last long in the arena.
Everything to know about Street Fighter
Back in 1987 the Japanese company Capcom invented the video game, Street Fighter. But the real magic happened in 1991 when Street Fighter II came out. It completely changed the way we play one-on-one fighting games and became a massive hit. As expected, Hollywood wanted its cinematic adaptation. So the first film version was made in 1994, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Julia. While it did okay at the box office, making almost $100 million worldwide, critics were not that happy.
FAQs:
Q. Which is Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut film?
A. Commando-fame Vidyut Jammwal to make his Hollywood but with Street Fighter reboot film next year.
Q. Street Fighter reboot film who are the cast members?
A. Street Fighter upcoming reboot film stars Vidyut Jammwal, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, 50 Cent, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, and Eric André in the leads.
Q. Street Fighter reboot film release date?
A. Street Fighter new reboot film to release on October 16, 2026.