Street Fighter Actor Says Cast Has Signed On for 3 Films
The Street Fighter live-action film, released earlier this month, is already paving the way for sequels despite receiving mixed critical reviews. While critics haven’t embraced the adaptation enthusiastically, the film has resonated with fan audiences. Olivier Richters, the actor portraying Zangief, revealed in a YouTube video that all cast members have signed contracts for three films, indicating plans for a complete trilogy.
This announcement comes just weeks after the film’s theatrical release and follows reports of other cast members, including Cody Rhodes, expressing interest in returning for future installments. The three-picture deal demonstrates that the filmmakers and studio are confident in Street Fighter’s potential as a film franchise, choosing to invest in multiple sequels based on early audience reception. This approach reflects a growing trend in Hollywood where video game adaptations are being developed as multi-film franchises, with studios willing to commit substantial resources to properties that show promise with audiences, regardless of critical consensus.