In an unexpected turn of events, Lewis Tan, star of Mortal Kombat 2, and Andrew Schulz, actor in the upcoming Street Fighter, have engaged in a verbal exchange that has generated great interest among fans of video games and cinema. It all started when Schulz, during his appearance at the Game Awards, commented that the cast of Mortal Kombat was more motivated by economic reasons, in contrast to his own franchise, whose cast, according to him, is driven by the passion of the fans.
A dispute over two mythical fighting games
Tan did not take long to respond to Schulz’s statements, expressing on Twitter that he almost spilled his drink from laughing upon hearing such claims. In his appearance on The Brandon Davis Show, Tan referred to the clash as something positive, emphasizing his appreciation for the rivalry and adding that Schulz, who is better known as a comedian than as an actor, “is obviously not really a fighter”.
The situation became even more complicated when Cody Rhodes, who also participates in the movie as Guile, entered the controversy. During the same interview, he outlined a defense of Schulz, describing him as “a bit loud and hot-headed,” and claiming that, as a fellow project member, he would be willing to “dominate anyone from Mortal Kombat.” Such statements resemble the usual rivalries created in the world of professional wrestling to generate excitement for events.
Fans of both universes are expressing their desire to see a movie that combines the worlds of Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, which could result in an anticipated showdown on the big screen. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 2 will premiere on May 8, 2026, and Street Fighter will arrive on October 16, 2026. With the explosive atmosphere that has been created, only time will tell if these rivalries translate into a definitive cinematic crossover.
