Street Fighter Reboot: Why the New Movie Fumbles Its Fight

This reboot's messy execution may disappoint fans hoping for a faithful adaptation, but it sets up a potential sequel that could improve. It also highlights the challenge of cramming a large roster in…

This reboot's messy execution may disappoint fans hoping for a faithful adaptation, but it sets up a potential sequel that could improve. It also highlights the challenge of cramming a large roster in…

Key points - Street Fighter reboot hits theaters on October 16, directed by Kitao Sakurai with a 119-minute runtime. - The film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, and Jason Momoa as Blanka. - It features four primary protagonists but gives each too little screen time due to an overstuffed roster. - The movie ends halfway through a scene without resolving the main conflict, setting up a sequel. - Fight scenes use wires and CGI to recreate game moves, but often look janky and lack blood.

Timeline - October 16: Street Fighter reboot releases in theaters. - During the movie: M. Bison hosts a second World Warrior tournament to lure out Ryu. - Ending: The film ends halfway through a scene without resolving the main conflict.

FAQ

Q: When does the new Street Fighter movie come out? A: It releases in theaters on October 16.

Q: Who directed the Street Fighter reboot? A: Kitao Sakurai directs, with a runtime of 119 minutes.

Q: Is the Street Fighter movie a comedy? A: It leans heavily into lowbrow comedy, with slapstick and dick jokes, but tonally inconsistent.