“The fight is global. The stakes are personal.”
Overview:
Capcom’s legendary fighting franchise returns in a bold live-action reboot, blending gritty martial arts realism with high-stakes international espionage. When a global tech-military syndicate known as SHADALOO resurfaces, the world’s elite fighters are drawn into a tournament that’s more than just for honor—it’s a front for a deadly bioweapon program.

Chris Hemsworth stars as Guile, a hardened U.S. Air Force major with a personal vendetta against SHADALOO’s elusive warlord, M. Bison. Equal parts muscle and strategy, Guile is drawn into a shadow war he can’t fight alone.

Joe Taslim delivers fierce intensity as Ryu, a disciplined martial artist on a journey to control the dark energy within him. Haunted by his past but driven by honor, Ryu becomes the emotional core of the film—his rivalry with a mysterious assassin (hinted to be Akuma) brewing in the background.

Vanessa Kirby plays Cammy White, a deadly MI6 operative who uncovers a conspiracy tied to her own origins. With brutal precision and icy poise, she joins forces with Guile and Ryu to bring SHADALOO down from the inside.

From neon-lit Tokyo rooftops to icy Russian outposts and an explosive finale in Bangkok’s underground arenas, Street Fighter (2025) is a visual feast of bone-crunching fights, philosophical duels, and legacy-defining choices.

Rating: 8.3/10 – A stylish, high-octane martial arts blockbuster. Hemsworth is commanding, Taslim is masterful, and Kirby proves she’s as fierce as she is intelligent. Fans of the game will find plenty of nods, while newcomers are in for a kinetic thrill ride.