The upcoming live-actionStreet Fightermovie has been removed from the 2026 release calendar.

The update comes only a month afterKitao Sakurai became the new directorofLegendary Entertainment’sStreet Fightermovie.

Directors Danny and Michael Philippou previously exited the project.

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According to Sony Pictures,Street Fighterhas now been removed from the studio’s 2026 domestic release calendar.

The adaptation was previously scheduled to debut in theaters on March 20, 2026.

A removal suggests more substantial problems behind-the-scenes that will take time to be addressed.

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This not only includes potentially refining the story, but it also means finding theperfect actors for theStreet Fightermovie.

Sakurai, who has directed numerous episodes ofTwisted Metal, will be integral to this process.

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