Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon open to Street Fighter crossover movie if a game is made first
GG Brief Editorial Desk · AI-assisted, source attributed
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon told IGN he would be open to a crossover film with the Street Fighter movie cast, but said such a crossover should follow a game being made first. IGN reported the Street Fighter cast expressed enthusiasm for a crossover during an interview conducted ahead of the film’s October 16 release. Actor Andrew Koji (Ryu) explicitly reacted positively, and Noah Centineo (Ken) said he wants more Street Fighter. IGN’s article also notes a reference to Andrew Schulz’s 2025 Game Awards jab at the Mortal Kombat cast.
- What happened: Ed Boon told IGN he is open to a Mortal Kombat–Street Fighter crossover movie on the condition that a game is made first, after the Street Fighter cast voiced enthusiasm for such a crossover.
- Why it matters: IGN reported multiple Street Fighter actors, including Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, publicly said they would welcome a crossover during an interview tied to the film’s release window.
- Context: IGN’s coverage was published/updated on October 15, 2026 and was based on interviews conducted ahead of the Street Fighter movie’s October 16 release; the article also mentions Andrew Schulz’s 2025 Game Awards jab at the Mortal Kombat cast.
- What next: IGN’s report does not confirm that a crossover film or a related game has been announced; Boon’s openness is conditional on a game being made first and no game or crossover production is confirmed in the article.
What changed
IGN published an interview-based piece in which Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon responded to the Street Fighter movie cast’s expressed interest in a crossover. Boon said he would be open to a crossover film but framed that openness around the requirement that a game must be made first.
Timeline
- IGN updated the story on October 15, 2026.
- The interviews were conducted ahead of the Street Fighter movie’s October 16 release (as reported by IGN).
Before and after
- Before: the Street Fighter cast had been vocal about wanting a crossover during promotion for their film.
- After: Boon’s response—reported by IGN—adds a caveat that a game should precede any crossover film.
Limits
- IGN’s article reports statements and enthusiasm from cast members and Boon but does not report any announced game, official crossover project, or production commitments.