Street Fighter made a stunning comeback with the launch of Street Fighter VI in June 2023. The game still occupies fighting game fans and of course the esports scene, proof that Capcom has delivered a very high-quality opus.
It was necessary after a Street Fighter V castigated by an entire community. Even before the launch of the sixth main episode of its license, Capcom announced its desire to deliver a live-action adaptation of Street Fighter to the cinema. The film not only has a new director, but also a release date.
Street Fighter movie set for March 2026 changes director
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Kitao Sakurai is the new director of the live-action Street Fighter film. He replaces Danny and Michael Philippou whose departure was also announced by the American media last June. Kitao Sakurai is known for directing the film Bad Trip and his role as screenwriter, director and executive producer of The Eric Andre Show.
These references may reassure fans of Street Fighter worried about the departure of the Philippou brothers. Remember that the studio Legendary is co-producing the feature film alongside Capcom, which was particularly involved in the development of the adaptation.
Another indiscretion from the Hollywood Reporter: the Street Fighter film distributed by Sony Pictures will be released on March 20, 2026 (March 18 in France). You will therefore have to be patient before discovering the feature film. We do not yet know the synopsis of the Street Fighter film, but there is no doubt that the main characters of the saga will be present, Ken and Ryu in the lead.
Let us recall that the Capcom saga has already had the right to an adaptation called Street Fighter – The Ultimate Fight released in theaters in 1995 in France. Jean-Claude Van Damne gives a remarkable performance (which has become iconic over time) as Guile, despite a critical success that was clearly not there.
Let's not forget the film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li released in 2009. Kristin Kreuk, known for her role as Lana Lang in Smallville, plays the famous fighter from Capcom's fighting games. It was also not well received by professional critics and viewers.
Let's hope that the next adaptation of Street Fighter will have the same success as the 2023 game and will finally manage to satisfy fans.
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