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Street Fighter | |
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Directed by | Kitao Sakurai |
Based on | Street Fighter by Capcom |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Street Fighter is an upcoming American action film directed by Kitao Sakurai, based on Capcom's video game series of the same name. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Legendary Pictures, and Capcom, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it serves as a reboot to the Street Fighter film series.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026.
Production
[edit]In April 2023, Legendary Entertainment purchased the live-action film and television rights to the Street Fighter video game franchise from Capcom, and was in development on the movie; it would be the third live-action film based on the games following Street Fighter (1994) and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009).[1] That same month, brothers Danny and Michael Philippou were in talks to direct the film.[2] However, in June 2024, the Philippous were no longer attached to direct the film.[3] In September 2024, it was announced from Daniel Richtman on his patron page that Kitao Sakurai will be directing the film.[4]
Release
[edit]Street Fighter is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on March 20, 2026.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Couch, Aaron (April 3, 2023). "Street Fighter Film, TV Rights go to Legendary". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 27, 2023). "Street Fighter Movie Lands Talk to Me Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 17, 2024). "Street Fighter Movie Loses Talk to Me Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Cassidy, Mark (September 27, 2024). "STREET FIGHTER Movie Reportedly Enlists BAD TRIP Director Kitao Sakurai To Helm". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 26, 2024). "Legendary Dates Street Fighter Movie For 2026 (Exclusive)". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.