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Street Fighter cast on a film made by fans for fans

Stars Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang say the latest video game adaptation was built for devoted players; the critics have yet to weigh in.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 6:28 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?”
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:28 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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BBCStreet Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNoah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang are out talking up the new Street Fighter movie, and they call it made by fans for fans.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love that. The critics are the final boss, and I'm told you can't beat a boss by button mashing.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYou haven't seen it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI only ever press one button, and it wins every time.

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