Street Fighter Director Says Capcom Loves the Film
Kitao Sakurai says Capcom's Takayuki Nakayama called the movie his version of Street Fighter come to life ahead of its October 16 release.
Kitao Sakurai, director of the upcoming Street Fighter movie, said Capcom loves the film. According to gamesradar.com, Sakurai said Street Fighter 5 and Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama told him the movie is his version of Street Fighter come to life.
Street Fighter hits cinemas on October 16. Early reactions to the movie are mixed.
The film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken.
Capcom's other screen outings have had varied receptions: in October 2025, Devil May Cry season 2 made a splash on Netflix, and in September 2025, Resident Evil proved a triumph in cinemas.
Quick answers
When does the Street Fighter movie come out?
It hits cinemas on October 16.
Who directed the Street Fighter movie?
Kitao Sakurai directed the film.
What did Capcom say about the Street Fighter movie?
Takayuki Nakayama, director of Street Fighter 5 and 6, told Sakurai the film is his version of Street Fighter come to life.