Street Fighter's Future: What Zangief's Promise Means for Pl…

For players, the promise of more Zangief and a planned trilogy means the movie franchise could expand the Street Fighter universe beyond the first film's cliffhanger. However, a sequel still hinges on…

For players, the promise of more Zangief and a planned trilogy means the movie franchise could expand the Street Fighter universe beyond the first film's cliffhanger. However, a sequel still hinges on…

Key points - Olivier Richters says he and the cast signed for three Street Fighter movies. - Richters promised Zangief will shine in a sequel if one is made. - Paramount has not yet confirmed Street Fighter 2. - Street Fighter has earned $79.6 million against an $82 million production budget. - Director Kitao Sakurai said a sequel is being written but depends on performance.

Timeline - October 26: YouTuber Top Hat Gaming Man posts video complaining about Zangief's lack of screen time. - Before movie release: Director Kitao Sakurai teases that Street Fighter 2 is already being written. - Recently: Callina Liang reveals original script had a finger-cutting scene changed due to Capcom's concerns.

FAQ

Q: Is Street Fighter 2 confirmed? A: Not officially. Paramount hasn't announced a sequel, though the cast signed for three movies and the director said a sequel is being written.

Q: Why was Zangief's screen time so short? A: Richters explained the goal was to show a glimpse of Zangief's power so fans would want more, and a two-hour movie with many characters can't give everyone equal time.

Q: How much has Street Fighter made at the box office? A: It has earned $79.6 million so far against an $82 million production budget, not including marketing costs.