Kitao Sakurai is the new director for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, bringing his comedic expertise. Incorporating humor in the film will accentuate the flamboyant and absurd nature of the game.

Following the exit of the Philippou Brothers, 'The Eric Andre Show' director Kitao Sakurai has stepped in to helm 'Street Fighter.' ...

The Street Fighter movie adaptation reboot is back on track with filmmaker Kitao Sakurai stepping in as director, as first ...

Legendary Entertainment and Capcom have found the director for the Street Fighter film in Kitao Sakurai, with a 20 March 2026 ...

Capcom Street Fighter has found its director. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kitao Sakurai will helm a live-action ...

The Hollywood Reporter says Kitao Sakurai, writer, director, and executive producer on the absurd comedy show The Eric Andre ...

Legendary has enlisted Kitao Sakurai to direct its Street Fighter adaptation, following the departures of Danny and Michael ...

The live-action feature film adaptation of Street Fighter is coming together. With the release date set for 2026, Legendary ...

The Hollywood Reporter reported Wednesday that Sakurai has stepped into the director’s chair for 2026’s Street Fighter movie, ...

Twisted Metal and The Eric Andre Show director Kitao Sakurai has been tapped to helm Legendary's Street Fighter live-action ...

Legendary Entertainment's upcoming feature film adaptation of "Street Fighter," the iconic video game franchise that has sold ...