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Street Fighter Film Faces Setback as Directors Exit the Project

Uh oh, the Street Fighter movie has lost its directors (Via: vg247.com)

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Production Delay for Street Fighter Live-Action Movie

The anticipated live-action Street Fighter movie, a joint venture between Capcom and Legendary Entertainment,Talk To Me. However, The Hollywood Reporter recently disclosed that the Philippou brothers have exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.


The directors are committed to another film titled Bring Her Back, in collaboration with A24,Bring Her Back conflicted with the timelines proposed for the Street Fighter movie, prompting the Philippous to prioritize their film with A24 over the video game adaptation.


With the departure of the Philippou brothers, Legendary Entertainment is now searching for new directors to take on the Street Fighter adaptation. This change adds uncertainty to the project's timeline and final direction.


For more details on this development, you can read the full article on VG247.



McScratchey's Thoughts

Another Bump in the Road for the Street Fighter Movie Saga

For fans of the iconic fighting game series, the "Street Fighter" movie reboot feels like a high-stakes match that’s hard to win. The latest news, as reported in an article from The Hollywood Reporter,


The previous attempt at filming Street Fighter saw Jean-Claude Van Damme punching his way through a script so cheesy it could be a pizza topping. This time around, Capcom and Legendary Entertainment seemed determined for a knockout, initially enlisting the Philippou brothers, who were riding the wave of their indie horror success, Talk To Me. However, it seems their new gig with A24 on Bring her Back came into conflict, leaving the Street Fighter movie director-less again.


Why Scheduling Conflicts With Street Fighter Matter

The problem of scheduling conflicts might sound like something only Hollywood insiders should care about, but for fans, it’s a serious buzzkill. It’s like gearing up for a perfect combo in Street Neurofighter 6, only to have your controller disconnected. Legendary and Capcom's eagerness to start filming clashed with the Philippou brothers’ existing commitments, leading to their exit. This continues the feeling that perhaps video game movies are cursed to struggle through development hell.


However, bringing these characters to life on the big screen still excites me. The prospect of seeing a better, more thought-out rendition of Ryu and Ken dueling it out with M. Bison could redeem the franchise's cinematic history, assuming the stars ever align. With the Philippous out, who will step into the directorial arena next? One can only hope it's someone who can handle the delicate balance of living up to fan expectations while delivering something fresh.


So, will the Street Fighter movie eventually land a winning uppercut? Only time will tell. For now, we can keep our fingers crossed and hope that Capcom and Legendary Entertainment find the right combo to bring this storied game to theaters with the flair and fury it deserves. Keep checking back, gamers - this fight’s not over



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