US EditionIt Looks Like 50 Cent Will Play Balrog in the Street Fighter Movie
AUSTRALIA, JUN 24 – The reboot aims to revive Street Fighter on the big screen with a diverse cast led by Jason Momoa and 50 Cent, with production starting in Australia this August.
- The new Street Fighter movie starring 50 Cent as Balrog is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026.
- The film's development follows reports that Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson is in talks to play Balrog, a disgraced boxer and villain's bodyguard.
- The project involves director Kitao Sakurai, Legendary Entertainment, and cast members including Andrew Koji as Ryu and Joe Anoa'i as Akuma.
- Jackson posted on social media with the caption 'No Days off, Let's work all roads lead to Shreveport', fueling rumors of his role and active preparation.
- The film's release could revitalize the franchise after prior adaptations and capitalize on the ongoing popularity of the Street Fighter series.
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The video game "Street Fighter" is considered an absolute classic. Now the fighting game is filmed - with rapper 50 cents as a boxer.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, Curtis Jackson's possible presence in film adaptation has generated great interest, especially in his film and television career.
50 Cent Rumored to Be Starring in New 'Street Fighter' Movie
50 Cent is turning his skill for punching down into a real job as a fake boxer. The rapper is rumored to star as Balrog in the new Street Fighter movie that is currently in development, according to both AllHipHop and Nexus Point News. In the iconic video game franchise, Balrog is a disgraced fighter who winds up working for the evil M. Bison. He debuted in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, but wasn’t a playable character until Street Fighte…
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