{
  "id": 13245972,
  "title": "A Street Fighter Movie Sequel Is Already Being Written, but There’s a Catch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/a-street-fighter-movie-sequel-is-already-being-written-but-theres-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:26:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/a-street-fighter-movie-sequel-is-already-being-written-but-theres-a-catch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Kitao Sakurai is already working on a sequel to the upcoming Street Fighter film, but the decision to make it will depend on the success of the first movie. In an interview with MovieWeb, Sakurai revealed that the groundwork is already being laid to continue the adventures of Ryu and Ken after the events of the second World Warrior Tournament. However, he added that he doesn't want to make any promises about the specific direction of the sequel, as it largely depends on how fans react to the first film and whether they support the story.\n\nThe cast of the film has expressed high hopes for a sequel, but they agree that the interest of moviegoers will be crucial in justifying a follow-up. Recently, it was confirmed that the movie will feature several animated sequences exploring Ryu and Ken's backstory with their mentor, Gouken, and his brother, Akuma. Fans have responded positively to these previews, praising the art style and fluid animation. However, one character who hasn't been prominently featured in the marketing is Sagat, and his potential involvement in a potential sequel has sparked speculation among fans.\n\nWhile no casting announcements have been made for Sagat, the absence of the character from promotional materials has left many wondering if he might be a key figure in a future Street Fighter film. Given the vast array of characters available in the Street Fighter games, the possibilities for a sequel are nearly endless. This is the second major film from Capcom set to hit theaters, following the Resident Evil adaptation starring Zach Cregger. While Cregger's Resident Evil movie received generally positive reviews from both audiences and critics, there is currently low anticipation for a potential sequel to Street Fighter, mainly due to Cregger's recent statement that he will \"never touch a franchise film again.\" Street Fighter is scheduled to release in theaters on October 16, 2026.",
  "summary": "Director Kitao Sakurai confirmed that he’s already hard at work writing up a sequel to his upcoming Street Fighter film, but whether or not it gets made all depends on how the first movie performs.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}