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 the latest attempt to bring the iconic fighting franchise to the silver 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 fondly remembered (a masterpiece, some might argue!), this new iteration promises a fresh take.Casting details remain under wraps, but fans can likely expect to see their favorite Street Fighter characters brought to life.
Initially, Danny and Michael Philippou (directors of Talk to Me) were attached to the project, but they departed last summer. Sakurai's involvement suggests a potential shift towards a more absurdist, comedic tone, aligning with the director's previous work. For those who appreciate the game's more cartoonish elements, this news might be particularly exciting.
In the meantime, fans can jump into the latest installment of the franchise, Street Fighter 6, which recently introduced its newest fighter, Mai Shiranui. Read our full review of Street Fighter 6 here.
