With Street Fighter returning to the big screen, fans of the iconic fighting game franchise have another reason to revisit the movie that brought its colorful characters to life decades ago. The 1994 adaptation, led by Jean-Claude Van Damme and featuring the late Raul Julia in one of his most memorable roles, remains a distinctly ’90s take on the beloved video game series.

Now, as a new generation of fighters prepares to enter the arena, audiences can revisit the original before checking out the latest cinematic showdown.

For viewers in the United States, the original Street Fighter is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi and Pluto TV, according to JustWatch. Those who prefer to own a digital copy can purchase the movie through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, or Fandango at Home. Renting options are also available on these platforms, making it easy to revisit the 1994 action film without committing to a purchase. 

Directed by Steven E. De Souza, the original film follows Colonel Guile, played by Van Damme, as he leads a group of fighters against the ruthless dictator M. Bison. Julia’s performance as Bison became a standout feature of the movie, which brought together characters including Chun-Li, Ryu, and Ken Masters in a story packed with exaggerated villains, martial arts battles, and over-the-top action. Although the film received a mixed response from critics, it has maintained a following among fans of video game adaptations and ’90s action cinema.

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Now, more than 30 years later, the franchise is gearing up for another live-action outing, with a fresh cast and a new take on the World Warrior Tournament.

The new Street Fighter film is set in 1993 and follows estranged fighters Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, and Ken Masters, played by Noah Centineo. The pair are drawn back into combat when Chun-Li, portrayed by Callina Liang, recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. However, a dangerous conspiracy forces the fighters to confront not only one another but also their own pasts. 

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the movie features a sprawling ensemble that includes David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Joe Anoaʻi as Akuma, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, and Jason Momoa as Blanka.

The 2026 Street Fighter movie is scheduled to hit US theaters on October 16, 2026. With familiar characters returning in a new interpretation of the game’s universe and intentions for a round 2 already under consideration, fans can revisit the original film before seeing how the latest adaptation brings the legendary fighters back into action. 

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