Street Fighter Movie First Reactions
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount Pictures' new Street Fighter film, based on Capcom's iconic video game, premiered in Los Angeles and is set for theatrical release on October 16, with critics' reviews due on October 14.
- The movie is described as "dumb fun," appealing to fans looking for an entertaining and action-packed experience rather than a serious adaptation.
- Set in 1993, the story follows estranged fighters Ryu and Ken, recruited by Chun-Li for a brutal World Warrior Tournament that uncovers a deadly conspiracy.
- The star-studded cast includes Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Joe Anoa’i (Roman Reigns), Jason Momoa, and Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), among others.
- Directed by Kitao Sakurai with a script by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman, the film blends intense combat with a storyline involving personal demons and rivalry.
