New Director Announced for Live-Action Street Fighter Film

A new Street Fighter movie has selected its challenger, I mean, director.

The Hollywood Reporter announced that Kitao Sakurai, known for his work as a writer, director, and executive producer on the absurd comedy show The Eric Andre Show, will helm a new film adaptation of Street Fighter for Legendary Entertainment. Capcom is said to be "deeply involved" with the project, which is already slated for a March 20, 2026 release date.

Details on casting are yet to be revealed, but fans can likely anticipate seeing their favorite Street Fighter characters brought to life once again.

Originally, the project had Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou attached to direct, but they left the project last summer. The selection of Sakurai, an alum of The Eric Andre Show, suggests that Legendary might be steering the film towards a more absurdist tone. As a fan of the game's more whimsical elements, I'm thrilled at the prospect of this new direction.

In the meantime, fans can dive into the latest Street Fighter game, Street Fighter 6, which recently introduced its newest fighter, Mai Shiranui. For more on the game, check out our comprehensive Street Fighter 6 review here.