‘Street Fighter’ Film and Television Rights Land at Legendary
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Legendary Entertainment has acquired film and television rights to the video game franchise “Street Fighter.” Any upcoming projects — including one feature film that’s already in the works — will be co-developed and produced in conjunction with video game distributor Capcom.
Since the franchise launched in 1987, Street Fighter has sold over 49 million units worldwide, becoming one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time.
It also spawned other games, various spin-offs and crossovers featuring characters like Ryu, Ken, Chung-Li, Guile and M. Bison.
Capcom is behind other popular games, such as “Resident Evil” and “Monster Hunter.” Hollywood has yet to master a live-screen version of “Street Fighter,” though there have been several attempts.
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