Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie will now be directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip).

The project was originally attached to Talk To Me filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou.

Street Fighter has sold over 55 million units worldwide since launch, making it one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. The most recent installment, Street Fighter 6, won Best Fighting Game at the Game Awards in 2023. The film adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the developer and publisher of the video games.