First Look at Noah Centineo as Ken in 'Street Fighter' — Is This the Ken We Imagined?

When I opened Instagram this morning and saw Noah Centineo’s post from the Street Fighter set, I had to zoom in twice. Yes, that’s Ken Masters in the making — and honestly, he looks incredible.

The blond hair? On point. The physique? Absolutely screams "iconic fighter." Even though he wasn’t in the full costume, it’s clear he’s been putting in the work for this role.

I’ve been skeptical about this reboot from the start. Video game adaptations can easily go wrong, but this sneak peek makes me hopeful. Noah has that mix of charisma and grit that Ken needs, and from what I’ve seen, he’s taking the physical aspect seriously. The Instagram shot isn’t overly polished — it feels raw, like he’s saying, "I’m here to fight."

And let’s not ignore the rest of the casting — Andrew Koji as Ryu, Jason Momoa as Blanka, even Cody Rhodes stepping in as Guile. This is shaping up to be something huge. Legendary bringing in Kitao Sakurai as director also feels like a bold but exciting move.

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We don’t have an official release date yet, which is frustrating, but if the final product looks anything like this first glimpse, it might actually deliver the faithful, gritty adaptation fans have been waiting for. For now, I’m keeping my eyes on Noah’s Instagram — because if this is just the beginning, the official reveal is going to break the Internet.