{
  "id": 16028442,
  "title": "Street Fighter Was Never Going to Be a Dark, Grounded Batman Begins-Style Movie, Director Insists — the Studio Wanted Silliness and Absurdity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/street-fighter-was-never-going-to-be-a-dark-grounded-batman-begins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T09:33:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/street-fighter-was-never-going-to-be-a-dark-grounded-batman-begins-style-movie-director-insists-the-studio-wanted-silliness-and-absurdity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Street Fighter is currently the top movie in North America, but it has sparked discussions about its lighthearted and absurd tone. Some fans of Capcom's fighting game franchise had hoped for a darker and more grounded adaptation, but according to director Kitao Sakurai, that was never part of the plan. Legendary, the studio behind the movie, aimed for the absurdity that Sakurai is known for from his work on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip. Sakurai explained that if he had pitched a \"Batman Begins\"-style Street Fighter movie to Legendary, he wouldn't have gotten the job. The movie's vision came from Legendary's producer Cale Boyter, who wanted a film with a \"gonzo energy\" and a sense of humor. Despite critics panning the film, audiences are enjoying it. On Rotten Tomatoes, Street Fighter has a 41% rating, while its Popcornmeter stands at 78%. IGN gave it a 6/10. The movie leaves the door open for a sequel, but Sakurai hasn't given any solid plans about a potential follow-up.",
  "summary": "Street Fighter is the number one movie in North America, but it’s sparked much debate about its goofy tone. Some fans of Capcom’s fighting game franchise had wanted something darker and more grounded than what they got, but according to the movie’s director, that was never on the cards.",
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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."
}