Cody Rhodes Suits Up as Guile in Legendary's Upcoming Street Fighter Movie

Cody Rhodes Suits Up as Guile in Legendary's Upcoming Street Fighter Movie Legendary Entertainment has offered fans their first behind-the-scenes glimpse at Cody Rhodes as Guile in the highly-anticipated Street Fighter movie adaptation.

The new image, originally shared on Instagram by cast member Andrew Schulz—who portrays wannabe martial artist Dan Hibiki—captures the WWE superstar’s unmistakable silhouette in character.

Though the photo only reveals Rhodes' shadow and not his full appearance, what stands out is the character’s iconic flat-top hairstyle, a design choice that pays direct homage to Capcom's original video game styling. This stylistic commitment marks a distinct shift from previous cinematic depictions.

In the 1994 Street Fighter film directed by Steven E.

de Souza, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s portrayal of Guile was noted for its toned-down hair design, deviating notably from the source material.

Fans will find encouragement in the new film’s visual fidelity, affirming Legendary’s intention to stay true to Capcom’s celebrated character art. Development on the Street Fighter film has seen several significant changes since Legendary acquired film and television rights from Capcom in 2023.

Initially, Australian filmmakers Michael and Danny Phillipou—known for their breakout film 'Talk To Me'—were attached to direct, and the project aimed for a March 20, 2026 release date.

However, the Phillipou brothers departed in 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with their independent horror project 'Bring Her Back'.

As a result, Kitao Sakurai, acclaimed for his work on 'Bad Trip' and 'The Eric Andre Show', was formally announced as the new director of the video game adaptation. Following the shift in creative leadership, Sony, the film’s intended distributor, removed the project from its official 2026 release calendar.

Despite these setbacks, new casting announcements continued to fuel interest.

Cody Rhodes’ involvement was first hinted at in July this year, sparking online discussions and initial speculation that 'Jack Reacher' star Alan Ritchson might fill the role instead.

Rhodes—a globally recognized WWE wrestler—brings a fresh presence to the role of Guile, a mainstay character in the Street Fighter franchise since its inception on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and classic arcades. Legendary's Street Fighter adaptation stands as the latest in a string of video game-to-film projects that underline the enduring popularity of classic franchises like Street Fighter, which has been a mainstay for Capcom since its original launch and continues to thrive on modern hardware, including the Nintendo Switch via the eShop.

With the current team committed to faithful character design and an industry-proven director at the helm, fans of both the long-running game series and the wider gaming community have much to anticipate as more official images and release updates emerge.

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