Alexander Volkanovski is about to make his silver display debut.
Volkanovski is extensively thought to be one of many biggest featherweight champions in UFC historical past, holding a 27-4 skilled file, which incorporates 16 wins by stoppage. Recognized for his versatile preventing fashion, “The Nice” has defended his 145-pound crown 5 occasions, turning again elite challengers resembling Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, and Yair Rodriguez.
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The 36-year-old Australian reclaimed the featherweight title with a dominant unanimous choice victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 this previous April. Now, after cementing his legacy within the Octagon, Volkanovski is about to showcase his fight abilities alongside his performing chops on the large display.
On Thursday, Legendary Footage introduced that their upcoming live-action Road Fighter film is about to hit theaters on October 16, 2026. The studio additionally unveiled the total solid, with the newest addition, Alexander Volkanovski, becoming a member of to carry the long-lasting Road Fighter character Joe to life.
As per the movie’s backstory, the character Joe, also called “Celebrity,” was as soon as the unbeaten, undisputed U.S. kickboxing champion set for the Pan-American Preventing Championship, till clashes together with his mood and monetary troubles derailed his path, forcing him to reside as a rogue. Nevertheless, it’s not but identified whether or not the upcoming movie will observe the identical storyline.
Which Massive Names Are Becoming a member of Alexander Volkanovski In Road Fighter Film?
The 2026 Road Fighter movie marks the third live-action adaptation of Capcom’s iconic preventing sport franchise and might be directed by Japanese-American filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, with a screenplay by Dalan Musson.
The film encompasses a high-profile, multi-talented solid, together with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes as Guile, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Alexander Volkanovski.
Right here’s the entire solid and character listing for the upcoming Road Fighter film:
Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
Cody Rhodes as Guile
Roman Reigns as Akuma
Jason Momoa as Blanka
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Callina Liang as Chun-Li
David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
Eric André as Don Sauvage
Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
50 Cent as Balrog
Olivier Richters as Zangief
Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
Kyle Mooney as Marvin
Mel Jarnson as Cammy
Orville Peck as Vega
