Street Fighter director says he didn't want to make an "off-the-shelf" video game movie: "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional"
Director Kitao Sakurai aimed to create a "Street Fighter" movie that felt unconventional and distinct from typical video game adaptations. He emphasized a desire to honor the fun and irreverence of childhood movie-making while balancing nostalgia with a fresh approach. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming video game movies in 2025 and 2026.
- Entities
- Game: Minecraft
- Game: Resident Evil
- Person: Kitao Sakurai
- Topic: Video Game Movies
- Game: Street Fighter
- Game: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Game: Exit 8
- Game: The Legend of Zelda
- Game: Mortal Kombat 2
- Company: Paramount Pictures
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