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entertainment1d ago
Street Fighter accused of 'recycling nostalgia' after new trailer - but game franchise won't care
- The 2026 Street Fighter trailer features Noah Centineo as Ken Masters and promises a big ensemble cast.
- Fans react with excitement and nostalgia while some critics doubt the film will avoid the 'video game movie curse'.
- The trailer situates the film within a crowded 2026 market including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Mortal Kombat 2.
- The film is described as set in 1993 with Chun-Li recruiting Ken and Ryu for the next World Warrior Tournament.
- David Dastmalchian plays the villain M. Bison and Jason Momoa appears as Blanka in the film.
- The article notes the franchise's legacy despite mixed reception to past adaptations.
- The piece references competition among video game movies and audience sentiment about nostalgia recycling.
- The article mentions the 1994 film's cult status despite poor reviews and its ongoing financial impact.
- The article includes a note that the film will feature a 1993 setting and familiar Capcom characters.
- The report notes a broader trend of video game adaptations expanding in 2026.
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