Kitao Sakurai Takes the Helm: Exciting Live-Action Street Fighter Film on the Horizon!
Discover the latest updates on the film originally set for March 20, 2026, and what it means for fans eagerly awaiting its release!
Street Fighter Film Adaptation Finds New Director
Film Previously Slated for March 20, 2026
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Entertainment news source The Hollywood Reporter announced on Wednesday that Kitao Sakurai, known for his work on The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip, will direct Legendary Entertainment's upcoming live-action adaptation of CAPCOM's iconic Street Fighter video game series. The film is set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026.
Background on the Project
- Legendary Entertainment acquired the film and television rights to Street Fighter in April 2023.
- The studio will collaborate with CAPCOM on future projects related to the franchise.
Initially, brothers Danny and Michael Philippou were attached to direct the film but stepped down to focus on their project, Bring Her Back.
A Look Back at Street Fighter in Film
The Street Fighter franchise has a history of adaptations:
- 1994 Live-Action Film: Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Ming-Na Wen, and others.
- 2009 Spinoff: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, featuring Kristin Kreuk.
- Machinima Series: Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection were released in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
- Animated Adaptations: Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie was released in 1994, with a DVD release by Discotek Media in 2015.
Recent Developments in the Franchise
The latest installment, Street Fighter 6, launched in June 2023 for multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
For more details, check out the full article on The Hollywood Reporter (Borys Kit).