50 Cent Shares First Look At Balrog in ‘Street Fighter’

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The actors in Legendary’s new *Street Fighter* movie are starting to share hints about their characters, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson just gave fans a first glimpse of how he’s getting ready to play Balrog.

50 Cent’s Balrog Training

50 Cent shared a video on Instagram of his boxing workout, demonstrating his punches, agility, and physical fitness. He added a caption to the post.

Okay, so this might sound a little out there, but I’m working incredibly hard on something, and honestly, it’s going to be a blast to watch. I’m gearing up for a *Street Fighter* project, then *Street Fighter II* – and get this, I’m picturing 50 Cent as Balrog! Everything I’m doing is all leading up to filming in Shreveport. It’s a bit of a journey, but trust me, it’ll be worth it.

Fans are excited about a recent post revealing Balrog, a character first seen in *Street Fighter II*, is a former boxer who now works as a tough enforcer for the villain M. Bison’s criminal group, Shadaloo.

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Balrog in Street Fighter

Balrog is famous for his powerful punches and relentless, attacking style. He’s considered one of the strongest characters, though he lacks finesse. Many players who enjoy straightforward boxing gameplay love using him.

50 Cent’s strong physical presence and charismatic personality make him perfect for this role. His experience in the entertainment industry, plus his history of portraying fighters in his music videos and movies, really prepare him for it.

Street Fighter Movie Cast

50 Cent joins an already stacked cast including:

  • Andrew Koji as Ryu
  • Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
  • Callina Liang as Chun-Li
  • David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
  • Orville Peck as Vega
  • Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
  • Jason Momoa as Blanka
  • Roman Reigns as Akuma
  • Cody Rhodes as Guile
  • Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
  • Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
  • Olivier Richters as Zangief
  • Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
  • Mel Jarnson as Cammy
  • Eric André as Don Sauvage

Kitao Sakurai directed the film, which Paramount Pictures will release on October 16, 2026.

What’s Next

Now that 50 Cent has hinted at his training for a role, fans are eager to see what other actors will share about their characters-particularly Roman Reigns as Akuma and Jason Momoa as Blanka.

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2025-09-17 23:12