Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has revealed he’s stepping into the ring for the upcoming film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, “Street Fighter,” according to a hiphopdx.com report. The rapper and actor, 49, announced on his Instagram page that he has started work on the new movie, confirming he will play the character Balrog, a role previously held by Michael Clarke Duncan and Grand L. Bush.
The highly anticipated reboot is helmed by director Kitao Sakurai and is scheduled for a 2026 release.
50 Cent joins a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, David Dastmalchian, and Orville Peck. The film will also feature WWE superstars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
This project marks one of 50 Cent’s most significant acting roles in recent years, following appearances in major films like 2023’s The Expendables 4 and 2015’s Southpaw. He is also expanding his entertainment empire behind the scenes, recently announcing the launch of his TV channel, 50 Cent Action, in the UK.
Fans of the video game and the rapper-turned-actor are eagerly awaiting what is expected to be a fresh take on the classic fighting saga.
