The Tribal Chief is headed to the big screen.
Following months of speculation, The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed that WWE megastar Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) will portray Akuma in Legendary Pictures’ upcoming live-action Street Fighter film. Reigns had long been rumored for the role, and now it’s official: the Undisputed WWE Champion is going full demon mode.
Production for the film is set to begin this August in Australia, though plot details remain tightly under wraps. Here’s the full confirmed cast:
– Joe Anoa’i (Roman Reigns) as Akuma
– Callina Liang as Chun-Li
– Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
– Andrew Koji as Ryu
– Noah Centineo as Ken
– Jason Momoa as Blanka
– Orville Peck as Vega
The project marks a major crossover moment for Reigns, whose mainstream profile continues to grow beyond the wrestling world. His portrayal of the fearsome Akuma — one of the franchise’s most iconic villains — promises to bring a unique blend of intensity and presence that has made him WWE’s top attraction for years.
Reigns is currently on a hiatus from WWE programming but is expected to return in time for SummerSlam 2025, setting up what could be a blockbuster second half of the year both in the ring and on the silver screen.
Stay tuned for more updates on the film as production ramps up.
