Video game fans rejoice! Another classic franchise is making its way to the big screen with a new Street Fighter live-action movie.
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Street Fighter is a fighting video game franchise developed and published by Capcom. It was first released in 1987, and is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time with over 50 million copies sold. It has also spawned countless spin-offs, adaptations, and crossovers with other franchises.
This isn’t the first time the beloved franchise will be adapted for the screen. Previous films were released in the 1990s with mixed reviews. The live-action movie was announced in late 2020 with the production company, Gamechanger Films, promising to make it into a big-budget spectacle. The movie is set to be co-directed by Joey Ansah and Adam Gierasch and produced by Michael Paseornek.
The movie will follow the same premise as its source material and focus on the feud between Ryu, Ken and M. Bison, a powerful villain and leader of an evil organization. We can also expect to see some of the beloved characters from the video game, such as Chun-Li, Guile and Blanka.
The producers promise to create an experience that will satisfy both new and old fans of the franchise. The trailer for the movie has already sparked an excited response from fans and many can’t wait to see what the movie has in store.
Street Fighter is one of the most beloved video game franchises of all time and its live-action adaptation is sure to be a hit. Be sure to get your popcorn ready as the movie continues this classic franchise’s journey in live-action form.