Every Fight In Street Fighter 2026, Ranked

Published Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Anthony is a news reporter and a guide writer who has covered the entertainment industry for five years. He has covered a wide range of genres, including aviation incidents and international crime, and has a keen eye for details that may slip under the radar. When he's not writing, Anthony can be found at Brands Hatch race track or at home watching indie horror movies nobody has heard of. Warning: Major spoilers for Street Fighter Street Fighter marks the first time the franchise has graced the silver screen in more than three decades. The famous fighting games have multigenerational appeal, and several iconic Street Fighter characters have become household names over the years. Even non-gamers have heard of Ryu and Ken, and casual gamers who've never played still know notable characters in the series. The franchise remains as popular as ever, with Street Fighter 6 still drawing thousands of players daily. It makes sense then that we have a movie adaptation, with a remarkable focus evident in the trailers and promotional material. The new live-action Street Fighter movie fully embraces the spectacle and silliness of the games. The production is clearly proud of its roots, with dozens of nods to the games that feel respectful instead of shoehorned in. Naturally, no movie in the franchise would be complete without some fierce battles between fan-favorite Street Fighter warriors. The film features numerous stylish fights, full of visual flair and special moves that will delight gamers and even casual audiences. We've compiled the most notable fights in this list, though we've omitted several battles that end almost immediately. We've also left out several parts where established fighters beat down nameless henchmen. They are exciting action scenes, though less focused than the brawls between warriors from the games. 11 Chun- Li Vs Vega & Juli Chun-Li (Callina Liang) battles Vega (Orville Peck) and Juli (Rayna Vallandingham) at the same time after meeting M. Bison (David Dastmalchian). It's a busy brawl in a claustrophobic environment that showcases Chun-Li's fighting prowess. Chun-Li relies heavily on her kicks. We see a move that loosely resembles a Spinning Bird Kick, and Chun-Li also unleashes her iconic Lightning Legs attack on Juli. Vega has his iconic claws, but the room is so small that we don't see his special moves from the games. The three-person brawl is fun, but it kicks off our list because the action is hard to follow. It also feels less personal than some other fights in the movie, especially given Chun-Li and Vega's history in the games. 10 Joe Vs Akuma Joe (Alex Volkanovski) is a wild inclusion in the Street Fighter movie and an obscure reference, since he only appeared in the original game. He's not even a playable character, which makes it even more hilarious when he challenges Akuma (Joe Anoa'i). The battle ends quickly, but it makes the list because it explains something important to audiences unfamiliar with the games. Joe believes he's won the tournament after Ken (Noah Centineo) forfeits. Akuma appears, and Joe approaches him. Akuma grabs Joe, effortlessly lifts him off the ground, and unleashes such a devastating energy attack that Joe explodes. It's surprisingly brutal, and showcases Akuma's power and how he's unlike anyone else we've seen enter the tournament. 9 Ken Vs Balrog Ken faces Balrog (50 Cent) in the tournament, and the pair face off in front of the crowds in the arena. 50 Cent makes a superb Balrog and quickly overwhelms Ken with lightning-fast punches. Ken hits the ground in a cloud of dust, but the fight seems to be round-based. Our hero continues to take a beating, even spitting blood at one point. However, he eventually gains the upper hand, knocking Balrog out of the arena to Don Sauvage's (Eric André) dismay. Both actors look the part, with 50 Cent's arms looking like they can throw serious punches. Ken ultimately wins by tossing Balrog out of the arena, and fans of the games will immediately recognize Ken's rolling throw. 8 Ryu Vs E. Honda Ryu's (Andrew Koji) battle with E. Honda (Hirooki Goto) is brilliant because it contains so many nods to the games. The fight takes place in a bathhouse, much like Honda's stage in Street Fighter II, even if it looks very different. Ryu fights Honda in a steamy room for his ticket into the tournament. We see Honda use his signature Sumo Headbutt. He also uses his iconic Hundred Hands Slap, which looks like a supernatural ability as he punches holes through walls outside his arms' reach. E. Honda lands a few hits, but Ryu ultimately wins. He uses the steam to his advantage, hiding out of sight as he cannot beat the sumo wrestler head-on. Ryu also unleashes a special move of his own in his spinning Tornado Kick. 7 Ryu Vs Ken (First Encounter) Ryu first meets Ken in a hotel room. It's not the flashiest fight in the movie, and it doesn't feature any special moves. However, it tells us so much about both characters, and the scene is genuinely funny. Ken clearly has a lot of animosity toward Ryu and isn't pleased to see he's let himself into the room. The encounter is so memorable because Ken tries to hit Ryu several times, but Ryu effortlessly dodges every attack. The scene is revealing because it shows Ken is rash and quick to anger, while his opponent remains composed. 6 Ryu Vs Blanka Ryu's battle with Blanka (Jason Momoa) featured in the trailers, showing the 2026 movies' wild portrayal of the Brazilian beast. The pair face each other in a stone-floored cage surrounded by prisoners and electric fences. The stakes are high, and while Blanka is much larger than in the games, he's still nimble and effortlessly bounds around the arena. Several of Blanka's moves resemble fan-favorites. Ryu also unleashes a Hadouken, far more devastating than a regular one from the games, and blows a hole in the wall so Blanka can escape. The Ryu vs. Blanka fight is integral to the story, and Ryu's Hadouken is so powerful it breaks machines set up by Bison to absorb Ryu's power. 5 Ken Vs Dhalsim Given how Dhalsim is portrayed in the 1994 live-action movie, it's a real treat to see such a faithful representation in Street Fighter. Vidyut Jammwal's Dhalsim looks fantastic. We don't get to see the famous Yoga master breathe fire, though he sports his iconic stretchy limbs. The Ken vs. Dhalsim encounter happens at the tournament and is quite different from the rest, since the pair are friends. Dhalsim looks to be as tricky an opponent as he is in the games, effortlessly restraining Ken with his unusual abilities. The encounter is also special because Ken has to push himself to his limits to gain the upper hand. We see him fail to execute a Hadouken earlier in the movie. He doesn't use one against Dhalsim, though he wins with a Shoryuken that even Dan (Andrew Schulz) didn't know he could do. 4 Ryu Vs Akuma Akuma's appearance is a highlight of the movie, and his brief encounter with Joe shows he's a supernatural force to be reckoned with. We're splitting his battle with Ryu into two separate parts because they feel like entirely different encounters. During the movie, Ryu is battling with a dark energy inside him called the Hado. Akuma wants him to unleash that power, though Ryu refuses, resulting in a one-sided beatdown with Akuma as the winner. The battle is still a grand spectacle, with special moves at a power level we haven't seen up to this point. Akuma teleports similarly to the games, and Anoa'i looks suitably menacing as the legendary Street Fighter antagonist. 3 Evil Ryu Vs Akuma Akuma beats Ryu at first, though it's one-sided, as Ryu hardly fights back. However, he returns to the fight moments later, seemingly consumed by the Hado. The movie doesn't explicitly call Koji's character Evil Ryu, though he resembles that version from the games. This red-eyed version of Ryu can barely speak, and the fight is wild as both fighters trade energy attacks. Ryu is very different from before, tapping into his dark energy and eventually winning, smashing Akuma into the ground and leaving him unconscious. 2 Evil Ryu Vs Ken, Dan, & Chun-Li Following Akuma's defeat, there's a brief moment where it feels like the battle for their lives is over, but that ends when it becomes apparent that Ryu's embrace of the Hado is still in full effect. It falls on the remaining fighters to take him on, with Chun-Li and Dan (in his first fight of the movie in-costume) stepping up to the plate. Neither proves to be a threat to Evil Ryu, as the character is easily able to keep Dan subdued on the ground while getting the best of Chun-Li too. This is where Ken's story reaches its culmination; after struggling with it for so long, he finally achieves the Hadouken, blasting Evil Ryu with such force that he falls unconscious and reverts back to normal.