A Screen Rant feature picks five martial arts films to watch ahead of the new Street Fighter film, highlighting tournament-style action, strong choreography and clear influences on the franchise.
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01Summary
- 01Street Fighter is directed by Kitao Sakurai and is due in cinemas on 16 October 2026.
- 02The film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters and Callina Liang as Chun-Li.
- 03The story is set in 1993 and follows Ryu and Ken at the World Warrior Tournament as a dangerous conspiracy unfolds.
- 04The five recommended films include Bloodsport, Enter the Dragon, Ip Man and The Raid.
- 05The article says the movies offer spectacular fights, tournaments and martial arts action that can help set expectations for the new adaptation.
02Why it matters
The piece gives fans a short watchlist of films that shaped the look and feel of martial arts tournament action. It also points to the new Street Fighter film's cast, setting and release date.
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