A low murmur slipped through CinemaCon as a lone silhouette cut down the aisle, each step echoing under dimmed lights. When WWE Champion Cody Rhodes seized the stage, that whisper of curiosity detonated into a full-throated roar. Clad in flawless Guile regalia, he stood front and center for the worldwide trailer debut of the 2026 “Street Fighter” movie.
WWE champ Cody Rhodes arrives at CinemaCon in full Street Fighter gear
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The forthcoming “Street Fighter” adaptation left its mark at CinemaCon as Cody Rhodes made his entrance clad head-to-toe in meticulously crafted Street Fighter gear, transforming the stage into a World Warrior arena. The WWE Champion captivated the room as he arrived in complete Guile regalia, embodying the iconic fighter he plays in the live-action feature.
Rhodes was officially announced as part of the cast four months ago. However, his appearance at CinemaCon proved his dedication to bringing the role to life.
The timing was no accident, as Rhodes was there for the worldwide trailer debut of the new Street Fighter film. A new trailer, already teased on social media, went public today at 11 AM PT, meaning a new look at the movie is imminent.
Addressing a roaring crowd, Cody Rhodes rallied the room with a speech that promised a love letter to 1993. He championed the fight-to-the-finish spirit of the tournaments that defined the era. The trailer delivered on that promise with vibrant, unhinged action as Rhodes stood out in full costume, making the hype feel real.
According to initial reports, the story follows Ryu and Ken as Chun-Li brings them together for the World Warrior Tournament. Beneath the spectacle, a deeper conspiracy emerges, driving a wedge between them and forcing the duo to reckon with their history or face total destruction.
Reactions hit X (formerly Twitter) fast and loud, with one fan tweeting, “Guile’s hair is so iconic.” “Cody was dressed as Guile last night in Vegas Fuckin brilliant!! October can’t come soon enough,” echoed another. “Fine ass men. I’m so excited for this,” read a hype comment.
Street Fighter 2026 arrives in theaters on October 16, 2026.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
