{
  "id": 4935826,
  "title": "Watch 50 Cent Become Balrog in Action-Packed ‘Street Fighter’ Trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/watch-50-cent-become-balrog-in-action-packed-street-fighter-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T20:57:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/50-cent-street-fighter-trailer-balrog-1236330124/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "50 Cent takes on the role of Balrog in the upcoming live-action remake of the Street Fighter movie, set to release in U.S. theaters on October 16. Paramount Pictures unveiled a thrilling trailer on September 1, featuring Chun-Li, portrayed by Callina Liang, rallying Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) as Ken finds himself in a dire situation at the World Warrior Tournament.\n\nIn the trailer, 50 Cent, donning the iconic M-shaped hairline, showcases his action skills by delivering a beatdown to Ken Masters inside the boxing ring. The film also includes a comedic scene of 50 Cent entering a club where WWE superstar Cody Rhodes makes a cameo appearance. Eric Andre, the comedian, takes on the role of the in-ring announcer for the intense fights.\n\nTo ensure his stunts were genuine, 50 Cent underwent rigorous training, eliminating the need for a stunt double. Other notable cast members include WWE's Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i), Jason Momoa, and country singer Orville Peck. The G-Unit boss, 50 Cent, is also contributing to the movie's soundtrack, with a tantalizing posthumous collaboration between himself, Eminem, and 2Pac hinted at during a July appearance on Today With Jenna and Sheinelle.",
  "summary": "The live-action film hits U.S. theaters on Oct. 16.",
  "key_points": [
    "50 Cent stars as Balrog in live-action Street Fighter remake",
    "Chun-Li, Ryu, and Ken Masters featured in trailer",
    "50 Cent trained for stunts, contributes to soundtrack"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}