New Director Set for Live-Action Street Fighter Film

A new Street Fighter movie has selected its director, and it's none other than Kitao Sakurai, known for his work on the absurdist comedy show The Eric Andre Show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sakurai will helm the new film adaptation of Street Fighter for Legendary Entertainment.

Capcom is said to be "deeply involved" with the project, and the movie is already slated for a release on March 20, 2026. This marks another attempt to bring the beloved fighting game franchise to the big screen, following the iconic 1994 film that featured Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li, and the late Raul Julia as M. Bison—a film that, despite mixed critical reception, has become a cult classic.

While casting details remain under wraps, fans can anticipate seeing their favorite Street Fighter characters come to life. Initially, the project was set to be directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, known for Talk to Me, but they left the project last summer. Sakurai's involvement suggests a potential shift towards a more absurdist tone, which could be exciting for fans who enjoy the game's more whimsical elements.

As we await more details on this intriguing new direction for the Street Fighter franchise, gamers can dive into the latest installment, Street Fighter 6, which recently introduced Mai Shiranui as its newest fighter. For more insights, check out our full review of Street Fighter 6 [ttpp].