The upcoming Street Fighter movie has been removed from Sony’s theatrical release calendar, while Phoebe Dynevor’s shark thriller has been delayed for a later debut.
Sony has scrapped the planned March 20, 2026, release date for Legendary’s Street Fighter film, leaving the highly anticipated video game adaptation in limbo.
The project, which is co-developed and produced with Capcom, had yet to announce its cast before being pulled from the schedule.
Last month, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Kitao Sakurai, best known for directing Netflix’s Bad Trip (starring Eric André), had been tapped to helm the project.
Previously, Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me) were attached to direct an earlier version of the film. Sony and Legendary’s distribution partnership ended last year, which may have contributed to the delay.
Phoebe Dynevor’s Shark Thriller Gets a New Title and Date
Meanwhile, Tommy Wirkola’s upcoming shark thriller, starring Phoebe Dynevor, has been officially retitled Shiver, after previously going by Beneath the Storm.
Originally set for release on August 1, 2025, the Sony-produced film will now hit theaters on July 3, 2026, for a prime summer debut.
Phoebe Dynevor’s Shark Thriller (Photo:Getty Images)Co-starring Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou, Shiver is produced by Adam McKay and Kevin Messick. The film will face stiff competition during its Fourth of July weekend release, going up against Universal’s Minions 3.
‘Street Fighter’ Legacy and the Growing Popularity of Video Game Adaptations
The Street Fighter franchise began with the iconic arcade fighting game that debuted in 1987, followed by the hugely popular Street Fighter II in 1991.
Hollywood has attempted multiple adaptations, including the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Raúl Juliá as M. Bison, and Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li.
Another adaptation, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, was released by 20th Century Fox in 2009.
With the recent box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Hollywood has recognized the value of video game adaptations.
Warner Bros. and Legendary’s A Minecraft Movie is set to hit theaters next month, further proving the demand for gaming-based films.