Kenny Omega reveals willingness to appear in Street Fighter movie sequel

Kenny Omega, star of the professional wrestling group AEW, expressed his strong desire to play the role of Alex if a sequel to the live-action Street Fighter film scheduled for release in 2026 is produced.

In an exclusive interview with a related foreign press, Omega said, "If there is a sequel, I want to play Alex," but placed a condition: "You have to let me know in advance because I have to put on 50 to 60 pounds (about 23 to 27 kg) of pure muscle." He said, "It won't be easy," but added, "I've already adjusted my hair length, but I need to increase my muscle mass."

Congratulations on the casting of Cody Rose

Omega said he was the first to send a congratulatory message after hearing that fellow professional wrestler Cody Rhodes had been cast in the role of Guile.

He recalled, “If it were me before, I would definitely have been jealous and angry,” and “but now, I just said that I am happy and happy.” This shows the camaraderie within the professional wrestling world and provides a glimpse into the wrestlers' sincere passion for games and fighting culture.

Experience participating in Street Fighter 6 motion capture

Omega's interest in the role of Alex is not just a fan. He was recently in charge of motion capture for the character Alex in the fighting game Street Fighter 6. Alex is a character set as a professional wrestler in the game, and is also one of Omega's favorite fighting game characters.

This background does not indicate that Omega simply wants to appear, but rather contains the will to present a proper performance based on deep understanding and affection for the character.

Street Fighter movie revived after 32 years

The live-action Street Fighter film returns to the screen 32 years after the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. This work, scheduled to be released on October 16, 2026, will feature a large number of comedians, professional wrestlers, and real martial artists to recreate the action and personality of the original game.