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Street Fighter Movie Review: Too Many Characters, Too Little Story
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 10:52
Street Fighter Movie Review: Too Many Characters, Too Little Story
- •Directed by Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter adapts Capcom's famous game franchise and stars a large ensemble cast including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Vidyut Jammwal.
- •The plot revolves around the World Warrior Tournament in Metrolao City, featuring iconic characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and M. Bison.
- •Despite decent action choreography and a colourful production design, the film suffers from a muddled plot, rushed character arcs, and forced humour.
- •Performances by actors like Noah Centineo and David Dastmalchian add some energy, but the overcrowded screenplay leaves little room for meaningful storytelling.
- •While fans of the video game franchise may enjoy the nostalgia and references, the film ultimately struggles to deliver a memorable cinematic experience.
Key Questions Answered
The film was directed by Kitao Sakurai and is based on Capcom’s popular fighting game franchise.
Andrew Koji plays Ryu with greater restraint, while Noah Centineo gives Ken Masters a confident swagger.
The story follows Ryu and Ken as they reunite for the second edition of the World Warrior Tournament in Metrolao City, which becomes entangled in a larger scheme involving M. Bison and Akuma.
