A new challenger has entered the arena—or rather, the director's chair. Legendary Entertainment has tapped Kitao Sakurai, the writer, director, and executive producer behind the wildly popular and absurd The Eric Andre Show, to helm their upcoming Street Fighter film adaptation, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Capcom is reportedly deeply involved in this new adaptation, which already boasts a March 20, 2026 release date.
This marks yet another attempt to bring the iconic fighting franchise to the big screen. While the 1994 adaptation starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li, and the late Raul Julia as M. Bison may be a cult classic, this new iteration promises a fresh take.Casting details remain under wraps, but fans can likely anticipate seeing their favorite Street Fighter characters grace the silver screen.
Interestingly, this project initially saw Danny and Michael Philippou (directors of Talk to Me) attached, but they departed last summer. Sakurai’s involvement suggests a potential shift towards a more absurdist, comedic tone, aligning with the over-the-top nature of The Eric Andre Show. For fans who appreciate the cartoonish elements of Street Fighter, this could be incredibly exciting.
In the meantime, players can dive into the latest installment, Street Fighter 6, recently enhanced with the addition of Mai Shiranui. Read our full review here for a deeper dive.
