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Street Fighter (2026) Pays Tribute to Raul Julia’s M. Bison
Kitao Sakurai’s new Street Fighter includes tributes to Raul Julia, who played M. Bison in the 1994 film.
Julia’s portrayal of the video game villain was widely remembered, and the role was his final feature film.
In the new movie, David Dastmalchian plays M. Bison, while Callina Liang plays Chun-Li.
One tribute is a grand painting in Bison’s office, similar to the portrait in Julia’s film that showed the character like Napoleon.
The other is a changed version of Bison’s famous line, “For you, today is the day that you die.
But for me ...
it’s Tuesday.”
In the 1994 film, Bison used the line to dismiss Chun-Li’s anger over her father’s death.
The new version recalls Julia’s cold, arrogant delivery and connects the two films.
The new Street Fighter is in theaters now.
The 2026 live-action Street Fighter film includes at least two tributes to Raul Julia’s portrayal of M. Bison in the 1994 film.
One tribute is a grandiose painting in the office of M. Bison, played by David Dastmalchian.
Another is a revised version of Bison’s memorable “It’s Tuesday” line, delivered during a confrontation with Chun-Li.
The 2026 film is directed by Kitao Sakurai, and Chun-Li is played by Callina Liang.
The /Film article says the film is in theaters.
- Who
- The 2026 film’s creators pay tribute to Raul Julia’s M. Bison; David Dastmalchian plays Bison.
- What
- The film includes a painting inspired by the 1994 film and a revised version of Bison’s “It’s Tuesday” line.
- When
- The film was in theaters when the article was published on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The tributes acknowledge Raul Julia’s memorable portrayal of M. Bison in the 1994 film.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Raul Julia played General M. Bison in the Street Fighter film.
Kitao Sakurai’s film included tributes to Julia’s portrayal of Bison.
- 1994 film
- Street Fighter
- Raul Julia
- Played General M. Bison in the 1994 film
- 2026 film director
- Kitao Sakurai
- M. Bison in 2026 film
- David Dastmalchian
- Chun-Li in 2026 film
- Callina Liang
What people are saying
For you, today is the day that you die. But for me ... it's Tuesday.
For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday.