50 Cent Joins Star-Studded Cast of Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ Movie

Rapper and actor 50 Cent is the latest big name joining the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He shared the news himself on X, writing: “No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport Boom.” His role in the film adds another chapter to his acting career, which started with Get Rich or Die Tryin’ back in 2005. Since then, he’s been in a number of action films like Den of Thieves and Expend4bles. Now, he’s stepping into a video game adaptation for the first time.

The new Street Fighter movie is being made by Legendary Pictures and is set to hit theaters in 2026. Other casting announcements are coming out quickly. Callina Liang will play Chun-Li, and Andrew Schulz is taking on the role of Dan Hibiki. Jason Momoa has also joined the movie, and it’s now official that he’ll be playing Blanka.

The cast doesn’t stop there. Noah Centineo has signed on to play Ken, and WWE’s Roman Reigns will take on the role of Akuma. Andrew Koji, who starred in Warrior, is cast as the main character, Ryu. Musician Orville Peck is also part of the cast and will appear as Vega.

The movie is being directed by Kitao Sakurai. He’s known for his work on Bad Trip and The Eric Andre Show, so fans are expecting a unique style and tone. While the exact plot is still a secret, it’s expected that the film will draw from the classic video game storyline, which usually features international fighters facing off in intense battles, often linked to the criminal group Shadaloo and its leader, M. Bison.

The Street Fighter games have been around since 1987 and are still a major part of gaming culture. With over 55 million copies sold, the franchise remains one of the most popular fighting game series in the world.

With a cast that mixes actors, musicians, wrestlers, and comedians, this version of Street Fighter is shaping up to be something very different. Fans are curious to see how the movie will bring these characters to life, and how 50 Cent fits into the action.

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