New Street Fighter Movie to Surprise with Traditional 90s-Style 2D Animation

An Unexpected Twist in the New Street Fighter Adaptation

The creators of the new Street Fighter film adaptation from Capcom and Legendary studio have finally revealed one of the project's main secrets: a significant part of the film was created using traditional 2D animation. This serves as a tribute to iconic anime works of the nineties.

Return to 1993

The events of the film take place in 1993—precisely when Capcom released the legendary arcade hit Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers. The creators decided to combine live-action filmmaking with hand-drawn animation to convey the atmosphere of the fighting game boom era.

• A combination of live-action cinema and classic 90s-style 2D animation.
• The plot unfolds during the peak popularity of arcade cabinets.
• Flashbacks and key scenes will help explore the fighters' backstories more deeply.

The project's director explained that the animated segments will emphasize the visual flair of the original game and give fans the nostalgic experience they have long been waiting for.