Street Fighter film gets new director, still set for 2026
Street Fighter 6 - Mai Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube. Sakurai also isn't a stranger to video game adaptations, having directed several episodes of the Twisted Metal TV show. He
STREET FIGHTER Live-Action Movie Moves Forward With New Director At The Helm
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
‘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').
Live-Action Street Fighter Movie Finds a New Director
The Hollywood Reporter says Kitao Sakurai, writer, director, and executive producer on the absurd comedy show The Eric Andre Show, will direct a new film adaptation of Street Fighter for Legendary Entertainment. Capcom is said to be “deeply involved” with the adaptation with the movie already given a March 20, 2026 release date.
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.
Kitao Sakurai Tapped To Direct ‘Street Fighter’ For Legendary
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.
The Street Fighter movie gets a new director who just might give it good, weird vibes
The Hollywood Reporter reported Wednesday that Sakurai has stepped into the director’s chair for 2026’s Street Fighter movie, which is being developed and produced by Capcom and Legendary. Sony is distributing the film, which has a March 20, 2026 release date.
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.
Street Fighter Reboot Film Finds New Director After Acclaimed Filmmaking Duo's Exit
After losings its directors, someone new has taken the helm of the upcoming Street Fighter movie from Legendary.
'Street Fighter': Kitao Sakurai Set to Direct Live-Action Film for Legendary
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.
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