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Street Fighter: 2026 Reboot Explores Game's Origins
17 Oct
Summary
- A 2026 Street Fighter movie reboot will serve as a prequel.
- It focuses on Ryu and Ken's formative years and master Gouken.
- The film is set in 1993, before the original 1994 movie.
A new live-action Street Fighter movie is set to premiere in 2026, serving as a prequel to the original 1994 film. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the movie is set in 1993 and will feature the iconic "Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters" as it brings the arcade battle to the big screen.
The film focuses on the origin stories of martial arts masters Ryu and Ken Masters. It delves into their formative years as they learn the art of Ansatsuken under their master, Gouken, and explores his rivalry with his brother, Gouki. The narrative also touches upon Ryu's struggle to control his "dark hadou" energy and his mentor's tragic past.
The upcoming 2026 film will be preceded by a series of adaptations, beginning with the 1994 "Street Fighter." Other notable films include the animated "Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie" (1994), "Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation" (2000), and "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" (2009), which chronicles Chun-Li's origin.
