This past week saw a flurry of notable trailers drop, offering glimpses of upcoming games and films. While Sony's recent State of Play presentations may not have landed with universal acclaim, the trailer landscape has continued to deliver.
Capcom's fighting game franchise is set to make a cinematic return with a new Street Fighter movie. Approximately four months after its last trailer, a new three-minute preview has arrived, showcasing the film directed by Kitao Sakurai. Despite the unexpected casting of Noah Centineo as Ken, the movie's tone is described as convincingly fun, with a memorable line from Eric Andre exclaiming, "This is STREET FIGHTERRRRR!" The film is slated for theatrical release on October 16.
For fans of RGG Studio, an extended gameplay trailer for Stranger Than Heaven offers an in-depth look at the environments and combat mechanics of the game, which is set as a prequel to the Yakuza series. The combat appears more challenging than other non-turn-based RGG titles, yet the developers have managed to make early 20th-century street toughs look as outlandish as their modern-day counterparts. Stranger Than Heaven is scheduled to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 15, 2027.
Danny Boyle's new film, Ink, starring Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb respectively, recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie centers on the orchestrated relaunch of the British tabloid The Sun, with Claire Foy appearing to play a voice of reason. The film's premise has generated significant interest, particularly among those in the media industry. Ink is set for a theatrical release on December 11, followed by its arrival on Netflix on January 8.
Until Dawn 2 also received a new trailer, shedding more light on its concept following an earlier vague reveal. The game is set during a reality-show shoot on a haunted tropical island, where the host manipulates cast members into precarious situations that players must navigate. The release date for Until Dawn 2 has been confirmed for January 28, 2027, on PS5.
Konami has revealed Rhapsody in Scarlet, an action game set in the 1920s New York jazz scene. Players will utilize magic and command large beasts in combat. While a release window has not yet been announced, the unique premise has sparked intrigue.
In the horror genre, Pendulum, written and directed by Mark Heyman, is scheduled for a January 1 release. The film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Norman Reedus, and Phoebe Dynevor, is described as a wellness cult-themed movie. Despite its early release date, it aims to provide some entertainment during the winter movie season.
Rebounder, a precision platformer developed by Tribeca Festival standout, has announced its publisher as Aggro Crab. The game features a distinct newspaper comic-print art style and tasks players with navigating an alien planet in an astronaut suit. Rebounder is expected to release on Steam in 2027.
Netflix has high hopes for La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, who won best directing at Cannes. This Spanish-language film chronicles three generations of men across significant periods in Spanish history and has been recognized as a strong Oscar contender. The film will have a theatrical run starting October 16 before becoming available on Netflix later this fall.
Lastly, The Unknown, a French-language body-swap horror film starring Léa Seydoux and Neils Schneider, has released its first teaser. Written and directed by Arthur Harari, the screenwriter behind Anatomy of a Fall, the short preview focuses on Seydoux's reactions and has garnered positive attention from early festival screenings. The Unknown currently lacks a release date but is expected to appear at the Toronto and New York film festivals.