Street Fighter, Sakurai and Live-Action Film

‘Street Fighter’: ‘Bad Trip’ Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai Will Direct Video Game Adaptation For Legendary
Legendary’s live-action 'Street Fighter' movie, based on the Capcom video games, has found a new director in Kitao Sakurai ('Bad Trip').
'Street Fighter': Kitao Sakurai Set to Direct Live-Action Film for Legendary
The film is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the video game developer and publisher behind the "Street Fighter" franchise. "Street Fighter" was previously adapted into a live-action film in 1994 with a cast that included Jean-Claude Van Damme,
Street Fighter Film Has A New Director, Who Could Take It In An Unusual Direction
The Street Fighter movie has picked up a new director – and this choice may be quite unusual. Legendary Pictures first picked up the movie and TV rights for Street Fighter last April 2023. While they initially tapped Danny and Michael Philippou to direct the movie, the duo dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.
The Street Fighter Movie Just Got A Massive Update
Kitao Sakurai is the new director for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, bringing his comedic expertise. Incorporating humor in the film will accentuate the flamboyant and absurd nature of the game. Adding comedy to Street Fighter can make characters engaging and boost commercial performance.
Street Fighter Movie Is Still Alive, Finds New Director With A Comedy Background
A new Street Fighter movie has been in the works for some time, and now it's moving ahead once again with a new director. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip, The Eric Andre Show) is signed on to direct the movie at Legendary Entertainment.
Street Fighter movie adaptation finds new director in Kitao Sakurai
The Street Fighter movie adaptation reboot is back on track with filmmaker Kitao Sakurai stepping in as director, as first reported by Deadline.
Kitao Sakurai Is The New Director For The Live-Action Street Fighter Movie
Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming Street Fighter movie adaptation has gained a new director in Kitao Sakurai, the director and executive producer o The Eric Andre Show.
‘Street Fighter’ Finds Its Director in Kitao Sakurai
Kitao Sakurai is kicking it to the street. The filmmaker, perhaps best known for writing, directing and exec producing The Eric Andre Show, has been tapped to direct Street Fighter, Legendary Entertainment’s feature adaptation of the classic video game from Capcom.
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Street Fighter Announces Crossover With Fatal Fury in New DLC
City of the Wolves will see Street Fighter's Ken and Chun-Li join the roster in its first season of DLC. SNK and Capcom have ...
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How old are Street Fighter 2’s characters in 2025?
Ryu and Ken are celebrating their 60th birthdays, no kidding. We've worked out just how old Street Fighter 2's characters are ...
Street Fighter 6 Launches Capcom Cup 11 Event With Special Rewards
Capcom Cup 11 is on the horizon and Capcom is working to get its audience involved with the second annual event collaboration ...
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Mai Oh Mai! Street Fighter 6's New Challenger Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
After an extended build up, buxom Fatal Fury babe Mai is available now in Street Fighter 6. As with all DLC characters, she comes with her own World Tour quests, arcade ladder, customisable content, ...