Andrew Koji: Ryu Hasn't Mastered Dark Power by End of Street Fighter
The actor says his character ends the 2026 film one step closer to the Mu no Ken path, which a sequel could explore.
Andrew Koji said Ryu has not contained the dark power by the end of Street Fighter, but has learned how dangerous it is, according to movieweb.com. The actor, who plays Ryu in the film, said his character ends the story one step closer to the path of Mu no Ken.
In the film, Ryu transforms into Evil Ryu after giving in to the dark Hado energy during his battle against Akuma, and Ken pulls him back. Koji's comments frame that rescue as a turning point rather than a resolution.
The actor pointed to the Power of Nothingness as the next chapter of Ryu's story in a potential sequel, suggesting the character's struggle with the dark energy would carry forward rather than close out.
Rooted in the games
In the games, Ryu first awakened the Mu no Ken during his battle against Seth and later wielded it against M. Bison over the course of Street Fighter IV.
Street Fighter was released on October 16, 2026, with Kitao Sakurai directing.
Quick answers
Does Ryu master the dark power in Street Fighter (2026)?
No. Andrew Koji said Ryu has not contained the dark power by the end of the film, though he has learned how dangerous it is and is one step closer to the Mu no Ken path.
When was Street Fighter released?
The film was released on October 16, 2026.