The latest trailer for the live-action Street Fighter movie offers a comprehensive look at its ensemble cast, bringing a multitude of Capcom's fighting game mainstays to the big screen. The footage emphasizes the campy, potentially "so bad it's good" tone, with many characters appearing in their signature, and sometimes outlandish, costumes.
Central to the narrative appears to be the rivalry between protagonists Ryu and Ken, whose strained relationship is highlighted and seemingly orchestrated by Chun-Li as they prepare for an upcoming tournament. This tournament serves as a nexus for numerous other familiar faces from the franchise, including Dhalsim, Balrog, E. Honda, Guile, Cammy, and Zangief. While the exact screen time for each character remains unclear, the core conflict between Ken and Ryu is positioned as the film's anchor. A nefarious plot by M. Bison is also teased, suggesting the assembled cast will eventually unite against him.
The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 16. This follows another major Capcom release, the Resident Evil movie, which is scheduled to hit theaters on September 18.