Paramount's Street Fighter reboot introduces many characters but omits the villain Sagat. A sequel is likely, and casting a physically imposing actor for the Muay Thai fighter is key.
01Summary
- 01The 2026 Street Fighter reboot has a Rotten Tomatoes audience score above 80%.
- 02Sagat appears only in a flashback and a post-credits scene, setting up his return in a potential sequel.
- 03Candidates for the role include Alex Pereira, Martyn Ford, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautista.
- 04Dave Bautista is considered a frontrunner due to his Muay Thai training and acting experience.
- 05The film race-swaps several characters, and Sagat's casting may take a similar approach.
02Why it matters
The casting of Sagat will influence how iconic characters are adapted for modern audiences, particularly regarding physicality and representation.
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