The New Street Fighter Movie Finally Gets Ryu Right

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Warner Bros.' Mortal Kombat films sparked a revival in fighting-game adaptations, and Paramount's upcoming Street Fighter movie aims to capitalize on that momentum. Andrew Koji stars as Ryu in what the studio promises will be the franchise's most faithful screen translation yet. The film benefits from input by Takayuki Nakayama, director of Street Fighter V and VI, who brings direct knowledge of the games' modern mechanics and lore. Previous Street Fighter movies, including Jean-Claude Van Damme's notorious 1994 effort, struggled to capture the source material's spirit. This time, insiders say the filmmakers prioritized authenticity over spectacle.