Street Fighter Movie to Feature 2D Animated Flashbacks
Director Kitao Sakurai says the upcoming Street Fighter film includes 2D animated flashback sequences, shown in a new video.
Director Kitao Sakurai has revealed that the upcoming Street Fighter movie includes flashback sequences made in 2D animation. The sequences are shown in a new video in which Sakurai discusses the choice.
According to Gizmodo, the video features Sakurai explaining the decision to use 2D animation for the film's flashback scenes.
The film is titled Street Fighter and is set for release on October 16, 2026.
Background
The original Street Fighter game launched in 1987. Street Fighter II followed in 1991 and became the most important and popular entry in the franchise, thanks to its large variety of characters and moves. A previous Street Fighter movie starred Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Quick answers
When does the Street Fighter movie come out?
The film is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Who directed the Street Fighter movie?
Kitao Sakurai is the director of the film.
What did Kitao Sakurai say about the film's flashbacks?
He revealed that the flashback sequences in the movie are made in 2D animation, as shown in a new video.