Don Lee Cast as Gouken in Live-Action Street Fighter Film
Paramount and Legendary announced the casting on the film's official X account, alongside a new anime-style poster of the character.
Don Lee will play Gouken in the live-action Street Fighter movie, according to an announcement posted on the film's official X account and reported by comingsoon.net. A new anime-style poster for the character was revealed at the same time.
The film is being made by Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures, based on the Capcom franchise.
At New York Comic Con, the filmmakers released a special animated video exploring Ryu and Ken's backstory, including scenes of Gouken training them. In the franchise, Gouken is a martial arts master who trained Ryu and Ken.
The film was previously announced with a cast including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li.
Release date
Street Fighter is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Quick answers
Who plays Gouken in the live-action Street Fighter movie?
Don Lee has been cast as Gouken, the film's official X account announced.
When does the live-action Street Fighter movie come out?
It is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Who else is in the cast?
Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters, and Callina Liang plays Chun-Li.