In the near future, the world is besieged by arch-villian Bison and his murderous crime syndicate, Shadowlaw. But even Bison's psychic powers and brain-washing minion can't bring him the prize he wants most: Ryu, the greatest street fighter on the planet. Meanwhile, deep in the mountains of China, Ryu continues his martial arts training, unaware of Bison's reign of fear. But when Ryu's best friend is captured by Bison, the young warrior is forced to take action. Now, allied with U.S. Army colonel Guile and sexy Interpol agent Chun Li, Ryu prepares for the fight of his life, as the ultimate showdown between good and evil begins!