Capcom is giving in to the new fashion of game-to-film adaptations. The Japanese studio is not making its first film Street Fighter but there has never been a better time to try it again. After the golden age of feature films dedicated to superheroes, video game franchises are now on the verge of replacing vigilantes in tights as the most popular blockbusters. As Super Mario Bros. The film knew how to eclipse its nightmarish 1993 counterpart, the return of Street Fighter on the big screen will perhaps make us forget the 1994 nanar worn by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
It was in April 2023 that Legendary revealed its acquisition of the live action adaptation rights to the cult fighting game. Today, the project is materializing in the form of a feature film developed in partnership with Sony Pictures and Capcom. Despite the departure of twins Danny and Michael Philippou (The hand) in production, the new adaptation of Street Fighter seems to be on the right track. The two companies in charge of production have just announced that The film is scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2026. (i.e. March 18, 2026 in our green lands). More information regarding the direction of the project should soon be forthcoming, but it is almost certain that it will build on the success of Street Fighter 6.
Only one viable approach
To better distance itself from its past attempts, Capcom has every interest in starting with a modern interpretation of its franchise. Despite the return of a passion among spectators for “old-fashioned” martial arts films, the Street Fighter next-gen has moved away from this traditional image. The latest title stood out thanks to its streetwear artistic direction and its more advanced storyline via the World Tour mode. This initiatory journey around the world in order to understand what true strength is has proven to be quite effective with the controller in hand.
The emphasis on the character of Luke in favor of the usual Ryu and Ken could also impact the role of the legendary duo in the new film. Will the two fighters be placed at the head of the bill, or replaced by younger recruits, or even new characters? In the absence of additional information, we only have our predictions to dream about.
Legendary, Sony and Capcom will have to work hard to make this project a success. In addition to the risk of failure specific to the complex adaptation exercise, Street Fighter will hit theaters a few weeks before Following Super Mario Bros. The film, scheduled for April 3, 2026. In the event of mixed returns, the mustachioed plumber will certainly steal the show from the fighters. Who will emerge victorious from this duel at the top?
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