Callina Liang has officially been cast as Chun‑Li in Legendary’s upcoming live-action Street Fighter reboot, as confirmed by Deadline and multiple major outlets today .

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🎬 What we know so far:

 • Chun‑Li: Liang will portray the iconic Chinese martial artist and Interpol officer first introduced in Street Fighter II (1991) .

 • Cast & Crew: She joins a star-studded ensemble including Andrew Koji (Ryu), Noah Centineo (Ken), Jason Momoa (Blanka), Roman Reigns (Akuma), and Orville Peck (Vega). Director Kitao Sakurai (known for Bad Trip) is at the helm .

 • Liang’s Background: Born in 2000 in Vancouver, Canada, Callina grew up across Beijing, Sydney, and Singapore. She gained attention for roles in Steven Soderbergh’s Presence (2024), Bad Genius, and Tell Me Everything, and she’s fluent in both English and Mandarin .

 • Production Status: Originally slated for a March 20, 2026 Sony release, the film was pulled from the schedule in March 2025. No new release date yet, with reports aiming to begin filming in Atlanta this autumn .

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Why this matters

 • This marks a fresh portrayal of Chun‑Li after past interpretations by Ming‑Na Wen (1994) and Kristin Kreuk (2009). Liang’s youth, martial arts capability, and bilingual skills resonate well with the character’s cinematic potential .

 • Fan and media reaction online has been largely positive, noting her physicality and alignment with what fans expect from the legendary “thunder‑thighed” warrior .

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