Jason Momoa Attended Street Fighter Premiere
The 47-year-old actor appeared at the Los Angeles event alongside his two children.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Jason Momoa walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday night for the premiere of the new Street Fighter film. The actor, who portrays the character Blanka in the movie, was accompanied by his 19-year-old daughter, Lola, and 17-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf.
Why it matters
The high-profile premiere arrives as Momoa continues to expand his presence in major franchise productions. His son, Nakoa-Wolf, is also set to make his own feature film debut later this year in Dune: Part Three.
The production commenced principal photography on August 18, 2026, featuring a cast that includes 30-year-old Noah Centineo as Ken. The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai and depicts the characters Ryu and Ken during the World Warrior Tournament.
The players
Jason Momoa
He is an actor who portrays the character Blanka in the 2026 Street Fighter film.
Nakoa-Wolf
He is the 17-year-old son of Jason Momoa who will make his feature film debut in Dune: Part Three.
Noah Centineo
He is a 30-year-old actor who portrays the character Ken in the 2026 film.
Kitao Sakurai
He is the director of the 2026 Street Fighter motion picture.
The details
The film adaptation explores the narrative of fighters Ryu and Ken being recruited by Chun-Li for the World Warrior Tournament. Stunt coordinator John Valera worked to incorporate specific fighting styles into the film's action sequences.
Timeline
Principal photography for the film began on August 18, 2026.
The Street Fighter film held its premiere in Los Angeles on October 12, 2026.
Dune: Part Three is scheduled for release in December 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This project continues the trend of major studios adapting iconic video game properties into live-action films. It follows in the footsteps of previous iterations of the Street Fighter video game franchise, aiming to capture the interest of modern audiences.
Fans of the franchise can expect the new film to arrive in theaters following its recent Los Angeles premiere. The production features a new take on characters like Blanka and Ken, which will be accessible to general moviegoers later this year.
The takeaway
The premiere highlights the ongoing industry focus on adapting classic video game titles for the big screen. Moviegoers can anticipate a fresh interpretation of well-known characters as studios continue to lean into established gaming intellectual property.
What happens next
Nakoa-Wolf is scheduled to make his feature film debut when Dune: Part Three is released in December 2026.
Further reading
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