Jason Momoa‘s character in Street Fighter‘s first clip has fans comparing it to a Marvel superhero. The reactions to the new live-action clip have been mixed, with some calling the casting perfect while others make MCU jokes and comparisons.
Paramount Pictures and Legendary recently released a special look video from the upcoming movie Street Fighter. In the clip, a gritty fight takes place in the ring between Andrew Koji’s Ryu and Momoa’s Blanka. However, instead of the fight’s intensity, the heavy CGI on the Aquaman star has drawn more attention.
Jason Momoa’s character emerges on screen with a roar and starts causing chaos within the ring. This has left comments comparing him to The Hulk from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What fans are saying about Jason Momoa’s Street Fighter look
Viewers have divisive responses to the entire video, with some commenting, “The effects look like it was made with AI or some low-budget stuff.” In contrast, others stated, “It looks like it holds up and is potentially true to the original games.”
Moreover, netizens have also criticized the green character. For instance, user @TheSeriesFeed commented, “Not Jason Momoa looking like a cheap Hulk straight from a spirit halloween discount bin. I wanted to give this a chance but if the first clip already looks this goofy it’s going to be a rough ride.” User @ZenedinlikeZizo added, “Never thought I’d see the day Aquaman became an actor and played The Hulk.”
However, some of the comments are excited to see the DC star take on this new role. User @SanzoFilm commented, “Momoa actually feels like a fun choice for Blanka. It’s not just about looking the part, he has that wild energy that could make the character work without turning him into a joke.” While @lovelyMirachi65 added, “Jason Momoa as Blanka is either going to be absolute cinema or absolute chaos.”
Helmed by Kitao Sakurai, the ensemble also includes Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Orville Peck, and David Dastmalchian.
Street Fighter will be released in theaters on October 16, 2026.
