Legendary’s decision to adapt Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise for film and television was met with excitement from fans of the iconic fighting game series. However, the recent news of the Philippou brothers no longer directing the Street Fighter film has caused some concern. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Legendary and Capcom are eager to start production sooner than the Philippous were prepared to commit. This shift in timelines has resulted in a search for a new director to take over the project.
Street Fighter has a long and storied history, starting with the original game’s release in 1987. It wasn’t until the release of Street Fighter II in 1991 that the franchise truly became a worldwide sensation. Since then, there have been numerous sequels and spin-off games, with the most recent installment being Street Fighter 6. The franchise has also seen two live-action American movies, with the first released in 1994 and a reboot film, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, which failed to impress audiences in 2009.
Despite their departure from the Street Fighter movie project, the Philippou brothers have their next movie, Bring Her Back, lined up with A24. This upcoming film stars Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt in leading roles and is set to begin production later this month. It’s unclear how far along the script was for the Street Fighter film under the Philippous’ direction, but Legendary is now tasked with finding a new director to bring their vision to life.
With a new director on the horizon, the future of the Street Fighter movie adaptation remains uncertain. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating updates on the project and hoping that the new director will stay true to the spirit of the beloved games. As details continue to unfold, it will be interesting to see how the Street Fighter movie evolves and whether it will live up to the high expectations set by its iconic source material.
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