30 Biggest Video Game References & Easter Eggs in Street Fighter (2026) You Probably Missed

If you have spent any time at all in gaming arcades in the early ’90s, or remember someone putting a quarter on the corner of an arcade cabinet to claim the next turn, you will undoubtedly know that the new Street Fighter movie is much more than a loose adaptation of Capcom’s iconic fighting game series. It truly is a love letter to the game franchise and despite being super straightforward, all the nostalgic elements in the movie really did make me feel like that little kid in the arcade again. From the very game accurate costumes to the rompful bright colorful 90s aesthetics and of course the inclusion of underrated characters of the game, Street Fighter was truly an ode to what this franchise meant for all of us. Director Kitao Sakura really brought together a diverse lineup of fighters who perfectly captured the personalities of their video game counterparts. But the film has more to offer as it also digs into the franchise’s history, bringing back details and references that even some longtime fans might have forgotten. The new Street Fighter movie is clearly up to its black belt in Easter eggs and callbacks to iconic moments. So without wasting another moment, let’s discuss every franchise reference we clocked in while watching Street Fighter?