Sakurai inherits the project from Talk To Me filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou, who attached themselves in April of 2023, following the studio’s acquisition of exclusive film and TV rights to the property.

Following a 2024 rumor, the trades have finally confirmed that Bad Trip director Kitao Sakurai will take the helm of the live-action Street Fighter

Legendary’s live-action 'Street Fighter' movie, based on the Capcom video games, has found a new director in Kitao Sakurai ('Bad Trip').

Legendary Entertainment's upcoming feature film adaptation of "Street Fighter," the iconic video game franchise that has sold over 55 million units, will be directed by Emmy nominee Kitao Sakurai, the company announced on Wednesday.

Twisted Metal and The Eric Andre Show director Kitao Sakurai has been tapped to helm Legendary's Street Fighter live-action adaptation.

Sakurai previously directed Bad Trip and many episodes of The Eric Andre Show. Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie has finally found a new director in Kitao Sakurai. The adaptation of Capcom’s beloved fighting game series is due out in March 2026.

Street Fighter has been one of the most popular video games in recent years, and the video game is finally getting its own movie.