New Street Fighter movie trailer promises a wild, colorful ride

Paramount Pictures has released a fresh trailer for the highly anticipated Street Fighter movie, which first caught fans' attention with a teaser at The Game Awards. The film, inspired by the classic Street Fighter 2 video game, showcases a lively live-action adaptation with beloved characters throwing down in spectacular fashion.

The latest trailer makes it clear that the movie embraces the franchise's inherent cheesiness. Viewers get a glimpse of a real-life hadouken and Chun-Li unleashing her powerful kicks. Director Kitao Sakurai, known for his work with Eric Andre, has crafted what appears to be a work of cinematic maximalism, bursting with color, sweat, and over-the-top special moves. Crucially, the action sequences are well-staged, even the more fantastical ones.

Jason Momoa appears as a CGI version of Blanka, fitting right into the chaotic energy. There's even an extended shot of Chun-Li taking down opponents, showcasing the film's commitment to entertaining fight scenes. The article's author notes it's a shame Paramount didn't schedule the movie against Mortal Kombat 2, as it would have made for a perfect summer showdown.