{
  "id": 16640187,
  "title": "The Street Fighter Movie Cast Reportedly Signed on for Three Films",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/the-street-fighter-movie-cast-reportedly-signed-on-for-three-films",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:58:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-street-fighter-movie-cast-reportedly-signed-on-for-three-films"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie has reportedly agreed to sign on for three films, according to a cast member's comment on YouTube. Olivier Richters, who portrayed Zangief in the film, revealed this information in response to a fan video that criticized the character's limited screen time. Richters explained that his brief appearance in the movie was intentional, aiming to leave viewers eager for a sequel to see more of him and his powerful physique. He stated, \"When they asked me to play Zangief, it was all very clear. There was one goal: Show a glimpse of Zangief and his power, so we all want more.\" Richters also promised that if a sequel is made, Zangief will be a major focus. With only two sequences in the two-hour film, fans had hoped for more of Zangief and the actual World Warrior Tournament. The movie's cliffhanger ending and post-credits scene strongly suggest that it was intended as the first installment in a trilogy. The Street Fighter movie, with a budget of approximately $80 million, grossed $79 million worldwide on its opening weekend, falling slightly short of recouping its budget. Despite this, it remains optimistic that a sequel will be greenlit, potentially paving the way for a trilogy.",
  "summary": "According to a comment from a cast member, all actors involved in the 2026 Street Fighter movie signed on for three films — something that helps its cliffhanger ending make a lot more sense now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}