Street Fighter promises an intense, faithful adaptation in new film trailer
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At a glance
- The latest trailer for the Street Fighter film adaptation introduces the World Warrior Tournament and draws heavily on the early-1990s Street Fighter II era.
- The movie features signature elements including the Hadouken, Shoryuken, spinning kicks, and the car-smashing bonus stage.
- Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film follows Ryu and Ken Masters after Chun-Li recruits them for a violent confrontation and is scheduled to open in cinemas on Oct. 15.
The World Warrior Tournament takes center stage in the latest trailer for the new Street Fighter movie, which embraces the loud, extravagant spirit of Capcom’s legendary fighting-game series.
The film pays tribute to the period when Street Fighter II: The World Warrior dominated arcades in the early 1990s. Its promise of fidelity comes through in the details, from the Hadouken and Shoryuken to spinning kicks and the bonus stage featuring a car being destroyed.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the story brings the estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters back into action. The mysterious Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, recruits them for a brutal clash built around fists, destiny, and fury.
Andrew Koji plays Ryu and Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters. The cast also includes Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Jason Momoa. The film is scheduled to premiere in cinemas on Oct. 15.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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