Popular fighting game Street Fighter’s new film adaptation of the director’s chair was announced. Film preparations continue rapidly.
Legendary game series Street Fighteris preparing to return to the big screen with a new film. Developed with the joint work of Capcom and Legendary Pictures, the film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who has done successful works in the Twisted Metal series. Danny and Michael Philippou, who had previously been included in the project, had an agreement with Sakurai after the brothers were separated due to calendar disputes. The film is planned to be released on March 20, 2026.
The story and preparation process of Street Fighter
The details of the story of Street Fighter have not yet been explained. However, the iconic characters of the game Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and M. Bismon are known to be. The main theme of the game, the International Fight Tournament and the leader of the Shadaloo organization M. Bismon is expected to be included in the story. Capcom’s direct contribution to the project aims to bring the film a loyal structure to the game world.
The Street Fighter Series, which began in 1987, revolutionized the game world with Street Fighter II, especially in 1991, and set the standards of martial games. Sakurai, who will carry this giant heritage to the big screen, focuses on revealing a job that will satisfy both fans and new audiences by working closely with Capcom.
Kitao Sakurai is a director who has signed important projects in the world of television and cinema. Sakurai, who attracted attention with his episodes in the Twisted Metal series, also worked as a director in productions such as Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip. Street Fighter will be the biggest project Sakurai has undertaken so far.
Street Fighter is a great excitement for actors and cinema lovers. With Capcom’s support and the director of Sakurai, it is aimed to be more successful than the previous adaptations of the series. More details will be learned as new information about the film arrives.