Street Fighter film adaptation receives mixed reviews

The new film adaptation of the Street Fighter video game franchise has received mixed reviews, characterized by a chaotic and juvenile tone despite a notable cast. The story follows martial artists Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo), who are brothers raised by their master Gouken. Following the death of Gouken at the hands of Akuma (Roman Reigns), Ryu disappears, leaving Ken to navigate a new tournament orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison (David Dastmalchian), who seeks to absorb Ryu’s powers.

While the cast, including Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji, has been noted for their performances, critics have described the film as uneven and overly absurd. The production, directed by Kitao Sakurai, features a wide array of franchise characters such as Chun-Li, Guile, and Blanka. Some reviewers noted that while the film captures the ridiculousness of the source material, the screenplay and narrative structure struggle to provide a cohesive experience.