Street Fighter Has A Post-Credits Scene And It's A Must-Watch For Fans Of The Games

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:31 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: Spoilers ahead for Street Fighter. Street Fighter is one of the most well-known and influential fighting games ever made, with a legacy spanning decades. The games appeal to a broad audience, and some series mainstays have become household names. Even casual gamers likely know Ryu, Ken, and M. Bison, and those fighters are recognizable beyond the community. 2026 is already a special year for fighting game fans. The Mortal Kombat II movie was released in May and is packed with characters and references that will delight audiences familiar with the source material. Street Fighter takes a similar approach. The movie is full of nods to the games. The characters look the part, and the references to the source material make it obvious that the production is proud of its roots. That attention to detail is front and center in the trailers, and Street Fighter treats fans to dozens of references to the games, including iconic special moves and signature throws. The story will feel quite fitting to anyone who's played the games, and it's entirely different from the 1994 live-action Street Fighter movie. That 90s film is arguably worth watching before Street Fighter, though it's absolutely not required. The new Street Fighter movie also has a post-credits scene that highlights one particularly famous character who's absent from the roster. He does technically appear during the intro, though you won't find him in the cast list. He's an iconic fighter, and including him could offer insight into a potential sequel. The Post-Credit Scene Reveals An Iconic Fighter The opening scene of Street Fighter is in a beautiful anime style and is used for several flashbacks throughout the film. It's 1987, and Ryu competes in a fighting tournament, with Ken and their master, Gouken, watching. During the scene, Ryu battles Sagat. He's a tall, intimidating Muay Thai master from the video games, and he seems to have the upper hand during the fight. Ryu retaliates, takes the upper hand, and badly injures Sagat in the process. We see Sagat lying in a pool of blood. Ryu and Gouken are both clearly unhappy despite the victory. Sagat is notably absent for the rest of the movie, but he reappears in the post-credits scene. After the movie, the credits show off the cast before another brief anime-style scene. There are no words, but we see that Sagat is back on his feet. He's shirtless, wearing his iconic outfit from the games. Moments later, M. Bison approaches him. The pair lock eyes, and there appears to be some agreement between them. It's brief, but it confirms that Sagat is alive and likely doesn't see Bison as a foe. How Could Sagat Feature In A Street Fighter Sequel? Sagat is a fascinating character in the games, with motivations that have changed as the Street Fighter series has evolved. Since the Street Fighter movie is set in the 90s, we can reasonably assume Sagat's relationship with Bison may be similar to the classic games. Sagat is Bison's bodyguard, though his character changes in later entries. In the lore, Ryu famously gave Sagat the scar on his chest. Interestingly, his character evolves from a typical villain into a fighter with a code of honor. He wants to battle Ryu, but not for revenge or to kill him. Sagat respects Ryu as a worthy opponent. If we get a Street Fighter sequel, it could explore Sagat in several ways. He could be Bison's second-in-command, and his absence could be explained by him simply attending to other criminal matters at the time. On the other hand, he could ally with Ryu and Ken, or become less predictable and follow his own code. Either way, Sagat is an iconic Street Fighter character and a fan favorite who has featured in several games, with lore ripe for expansion. One highlight of the 2026 movie is its respect of the source material. We could see Sagat as a villain initially, but one who may not blindly follow Bison's orders. Release Date October 16, 2026 Runtime 119 Minutes Director Kitao Sakurai Writers Kitao Sakurai, T.J. Fixman, Dalan Musson, Gary Dauberman Producers Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Mary Parent, Stefan Makhoul, Takayuki Nakayama Cast Noah Centineo Ken Masters