Fans of the iconic fighting game franchise and its cinematic history were buzzing with the revelation that Kylie Minogue was a strong contender for a cameo in the new Street Fighter film. The news comes from Orville Peck, the country singer who takes on the role of Vega in the 2026 reboot. Speaking to Queerty, Peck, a friend of Minogue's, disclosed his personal efforts to bring the Australian superstar back to the Street Fighter universe.

"They were trying to get Kylie to come in for a cameo in our Street Fighter," Peck explained. "They were having trouble getting ahold of her, so I was like, 'Guys, I can text her.' I tried to organize that, but scheduling-wise, it just couldn’t happen. She would have loved to, though. Maybe for the next one, we’ll see."

Minogue, who played the British intelligence officer Cammy in the 1994 live-action film, clearly holds fond memories of her time on set. According to Peck, she shared her enthusiasm for the experience with him: "She told me that filming their Street Fighter was one of the most fun experiences of her life, and she said, 'I’m so happy you get to experience that.'"

The 1994 Street Fighter film, directed by Steven E. de Souza and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile and Raul Julia as Bison, has achieved cult status despite mixed critical reception. The new reboot, directed by Kitao Sakurai, aims to revitalize the franchise with a fresh cast including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Jason Momoa as Blanka.

While Minogue's cameo ultimately fell through, the new film does pay homage to its predecessor in other subtle ways. Director Kitao Sakurai confirmed to ScreenRant that several Easter eggs referencing the 1994 version are present. One notable nod is a photo of young Ryu and Ken, depicted in outfits identical to those worn by Byron Mann and Damian Chapa at the beginning of the original film.

Despite the excitement surrounding its release, the new Street Fighter faces an uphill battle at the box office. Its opening weekend in the U.S. garnered just over $32 million against an $82 million budget, making profitability a significant challenge. This performance is only slightly ahead of the 1994 film's domestic total of $33 million. While a post-credits scene clearly sets the stage for a potential sequel, the studio (Legendary, Capcom, Paramount) has yet to officially greenlight a second installment. Orville Peck remains hopeful for Minogue's future involvement, but the financial performance of the current film could weigh heavily on such decisions.