Legendary’s plans to adapt Capcom’s popular fighting game series, Street Fighter, for film and television have hit a snag. The directors originally attached to the project, Danny and Michael Philippou, are no longer involved. This change comes as a result of Legendary and Capcom’s decision to move forward with production at a faster pace than the Philippou brothers were prepared for.
The Philippous already have their next movie, Bring Her Back, lined up with A24, featuring Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt in the lead roles. This project is set to start filming later this month. With their commitment to this upcoming film, the Philippou brothers had to step away from the Street Fighter adaptation, leaving the project in search of a new director to take the reins.
Street Fighter is a renowned video game franchise that first gained popularity in arcades with the release of the original Street Fighter in 1987. It wasn’t until the launch of Street Fighter II in 1991 that the series became a global phenomenon, captivating audiences in arcades and later on consoles. Over the years, numerous sequels and spin-off titles have been released, with Street Fighter 6 being the most recent installment.
The Street Fighter franchise has also seen success in the realm of film, with two live-action adaptations already in existence. The first movie, released in 1994, featured Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ming-Na Wen, Kylie Minogue, and Raul Julia in prominent roles. A reboot film titled Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, starring Kristin Kreuk, hit theaters in 2009 but failed to make an impact with audiences.
While the Street Fighter film adaptation has faced setbacks with the exit of the Philippou brothers as directors, the project remains in motion as Legendary searches for a new creative lead to bring this iconic video game series to life on the big screen. The legacy of Street Fighter both in gaming and film continues to endure, and fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this beloved franchise’s journey.
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