In a broad slate of 2026 projects, Noah Centineo is taking on a range of iconic and exploratory roles. He stars as Ken Masters in the live-action Street Fighter reboot, a 1993-set adaptation co-produced by Legendary Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, and Capcom, directed by Kitao Sakurai and slated for theatrical release on October 16, 2026. The film centers on Ken and Ryu entering the World Warrior Tournament, a premise that positions Centineo within a classic arcade-to-film lineage.
Separately, Centineo headlines a Netflix and Legendary live-action take on a renowned mecha franchise, alongside Sydney Sweeney, under Jim Mickle’s direction. Production is underway in Queensland, Australia, focusing on an original story about rival mech pilots. Additionally, he is cast as a young John Rambo in a Millennium Media prequel directed by Jalmari Helander, with production beginning in Thailand in early 2026, exploring the character’s Vietnam-era backstory. Across these projects, Centineo moves through action, sci-fi, and war dramas, signaling a versatile phase in his career.