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Samurai Spirits Game Gets Hollywood Adaptation
22 Oct
Summary
- Laeta Kalogridis will pen the Samurai Spirits film adaptation.
- The game features feudal Japan setting and weapon-based combat.
- The Arena is developing multiple SNK game adaptations.
A film adaptation of the popular 1993 fighting game Samurai Spirits is officially in development, with Laeta Kalogridis attached to write the screenplay. The project is being helmed by The Arena, a production company led by Erik Feig that specializes in adapting video game franchises.
Samurai Spirits, originally launched in arcades, is set in feudal Japan and is recognized for its distinct characters who utilize weapons in combat. The game's enduring popularity has led to multiple sequels, including the recent 2019 release, Samurai Shodown.
The Arena is actively building its slate with several adaptations of SNK properties, the company that finances The Arena and is famous for its influential 1990s and 2000s arcade games. Other projects include a Fatal Fury movie and a prequel focusing on its villain.
