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Street Fighter movie's Justin Wong cameo was because the director felt the movie "needs to work for fans…
Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai explained that the inclusion of fighting game legends like Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Maximilian Dood was to authentically connect with the fighting game community. Sakurai emphasized that the film needs to resonate with fans first, with Justin Wong's cameo specifically referencing the iconic 'Evo Moment 37'.
The Street Fighter Movie’s Most Obscure Easter Egg Is For True Fighting Game Nerds
The Street Fighter movie incorporates deep references for fighting game fans, including a cameo by Justin Wong featuring an Easter egg referencing Evo Moment 37. This iconic moment from 2004 saw Wong perform a legendary comeback against Daigo Umehara. The film also features accurate costumes, hairstyles, and music, including a new version of Guile's theme.
Street Fighter movie references the franchise's most iconic match: the parry-fest of Evo Moment 37
The upcoming Street Fighter movie will feature a cameo from fighting game legend Justin Wong, complete with a '37' tattoo, referencing the iconic Evo Moment 37. This moment involved Wong's Chun-Li against Daigo Umehara's Ken in 2004, where Umehara perfectly parried all 15 hits of Chun-Li's Super. Actor Callina Liang also detailed her rigorous training to portray Chun-Li accurately.
Daigo Says 'Random' State of Street Fighter 6 is Good for Casuals, but Makes it Hard to Crown a GOAT
Professional fighting game player Daigo Umehara believes the "random" nature of Street Fighter 6, while beneficial for casual players, makes it challenging to definitively identify the greatest player in competitive settings. He expressed that the current state of the game makes crowning a GOAT difficult.
Kingdom Heroes: Arena Shines at EVO Japan with Fighting Game Legends Daigo Umehara and ET
USERJOY's upcoming cross-platform fighting game, Kingdom Heroes: Arena, showcased significant improvements at EVO Japan 2026 following its second global demo test. The Unreal Engine 5 title, inspired by the Three Kingdoms franchise, received positive feedback on its visuals and core mechanics, with plans to refine combat feel, onboarding, and online performance. Fighting game legends Daigo Umehara and ET visited the booth, offering insights that will shape future development and the planned three-month seasonal update structure.
