STREET FIGHTER Teaser (2025) With Margot Robbie & Mads Mikkelsen

[Music] legendary entertainment is diving into the street fighter Universe with a new liveaction movie adaptation and there are some pretty cool updates to share Street Fighter developed by Capcom and first released in 1987 is one of the most iconic fighting game series ever helping to shape the genre with its six main installments the game's premise is simple players face off in Epic one-on-one battles beyond the main games Street Fighter has also spawned a ton of spin-offs and sequels across various gaming platforms the franchise quickly expanded into other media including comic books animated series and even a 1994 liveaction film the original Street Fighter movie starring Jean clae vanam and Raul Julia has a cult following but is often labeled as one of the worst video game adaptations ever despite several attempts to re boot the franchise none have made much of an impact until now legendary entertainment has secured the film and TV rights giving Street Fighter another shot at the big screen after a recent shakeup with the directors the new Street Fighter movie now has a tensive release date of March 20th 2026 the far-off date suggests development is moving slowly and the film is still director so stay tuned as this release date might change just a few weeks after losing its directors the new Street Fighter movie now has a release date legendary entertainment has scheduled it to hit theaters on March 20th 2026 this far off date suggests that the film's development is still in the early stages and the movie doesn't have a new director yet with such a distant release date there's a chance the date could change legendary entertainment which grabbed the film and TV rights for Street Fighter in April 2023 is now a big player in the world of Ip driven movies and shows with video game adaptations like the Super Mario Brothers movie and Five Nights at Freddy's proving to be hits Street Fighter is definitely a sought-after franchise adapting Street Fighter into a movie comes with its own challenges mainly finding the right story since the games are more about epic fights and gameplay than a deep plot however legendaries film will probably center around the famous annual tournament that's a staple of the game Ryu the iconic character who has been a key part of the franchise since 1987 seems like a Natural Choice to lead the movie the upcoming Street Fighter movie needs to cast the iconic character Ryu and there are a few strong candidates in today's film world as the film is still in the early stages with no cast or story details announced yet choosing the right actor to wear ryu's famous redhead band is a crucial decision Ryu known for his Mastery of Shotokan karate and moves like the shuken haduken and tatsumaki senpukyaku trained under his master guen alongside Ken Masters before setting off to find formidable opponents to truly embody Ryu an actor will need to not only look the part but also capture his stoic thoughtful nature and have real martial arts skills to bring the fight scenes to life that said when it comes to casting for Ryu Daniel Woo is a standout choice with a solid background in martial arts he's well suited for the role it'd be a misstep to cast someone without fighting skills for such a key role in Street Fighter and Daniel woo fits the bill perfectly he's got a strong track record in action films having worked alongside Legends like Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen in the Hong Kong Kung Fu scene recently he's made waves as the lead in AMC's into the Badlands and Disney Plus's American Born Chinese his impressive martial arts skills are evident in his action sequences in into the Badlands and he's no stranger to video game adaptations having appeared in Warcraft and Tomb Raider while his expertise is in kung fu not the full contact karate style of Ryu his versatility suggests he could adapt his skills to the role perhaps even throwing in some eye-catching Fireballs Andrew Koji is another strong candidate to play Ryu given how crucial it is for ryu's actor to master Shotokan karate koji's skills and background make him a compelling Choice over the past decade Koji has become a notable name in Big franchises like Fast and Furious gii Joe and bullet train showcasing his ability to lead in action-packed roles koji's martial arts background which includes Shaolin Kung Fu and Taekwondo aligns well with ryu's fighting style his Japanese Heritage also aligns with ryu's character adding an extra layer of authenticity plus koji's experience and Charisma make him a great fit for bringing ryu's iconic Persona to life capturing both his combat prowess and wander lust on the flip side Noah fleeter could offer the film a unique angle although he's not a household name and lacks traditional acting credentials fleer's mix of martial arts expertise directing experience and cosplay skills makes him an intriguing choice for Ryu he's trained social media influencers like Lindsay pelis and Dolly C Ro in a range of fighting styles including Taekwondo hopo boxing jet kundo Khali and mu Thai which would make him capable of Performing Ryu iconic moves fleer's experience as a cosplayer adds another layer of Interest as he's demonstrated his ability to embody various characters in viral videos this could translate well into the game accurate Ryu look plus his background in motion capture for the Mortal Kombat series suggests that he could could contribute to a more Dynamic and realistic portrayal potentially influencing the film's visual Style by using his movements for animation or motion capture and lastly hiroyuki Sonata could bring an older grittier take on Ryu at 63 Sonata is a seasoned martial artist with a proven track record in Hollywood including his role as scorpion in 2021 Mortal Kombat while he might seem a bit old for the traditionally younger Ryu this could actually work in the film's favor in Street Fighter 6 the franchise takes a Leap Forward in time aging many classic characters including Ryu who now plays more of a mentor role this shift could mean the film might choose to mirror the latest game by featuring an older more experienced Ryu given sonata's extensive martial arts background and his ability to portray a wise seasoned character he could be an excellent fit for this mature version of the iconic fighter at this point if you're still wondering how a new Street Fighter movie is coming together here's the Scoop legendary entertainment the studio behind hits like Dune and the recent Godzilla and King Kong films has snagged the liveaction movie and TV rights to Street Fighter the iconic fighting game series created by Capcom and launching in 1987 blew up with Street Fighter 2 in 1991 leading to over 20 Main games and numerous spin-offs and adaptations legendary is is now working with Capcom on a new Street Fighter film though details about the plot and characters are still unknown this movie is part of a broader Trend where Hollywood is increasingly looking to video games for inspiration with projects like Uncharted god of war and The Last of Us in the pipeline Street Fighter has had its share of adaptations over the years the game inspired various anime films and series including Street Fighter 2 the animated movie and Street Fighter 25 which were well received by fans the liveaction 1994 film starring Jean clae vanam Ming naen and Raul Julia didn't Faire as well critically but has since developed a cult following and since then there have been multiple attempts at liveaction adaptations including a failed 2003 sequel plan and the critically anticipated Street Fighter the Legend of Chun Lee 2009 with legendary's track record there's hope that the new film will finally do justice to the beloved franchise and that's that for today's video thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next one with so many exciting casting options and updates on the upcoming Street Fighter movie who do you think would make the perfect Ryu and what story lines or characters are you hoping to see in the film your suggestions for future videos are always welcome in the comments below [Music]