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Streetfighter 2026. The Movie. MTV Promo

The live-action Street Fighter (2026 film) is directed by Kitao Sakurai.
  • The Setup: Set in 1993, estranged childhood friends and martial artists Ryu and Ken Masters are drawn back into combat.
  • The Recruitment: They are approached and recruited by the mysterious Chun-Li to participate in the new World Warrior Tournament.
  • The Master’s Shadow: The conflict ties back to their past under their master Gouken and the threat of the monstrous Akuma, who killed him.
  • The Global Conspiracy: Behind the tournament lies a dark plot orchestrated by the tyrannical dictator M. Bison, who is targeting Ryu to harvest and steal his “psycho power” energy.
  • The Showdown: Ryu and Ken must confront their shared history, personal rifts, and past demons to survive the tournament and thwart Bison’s empire

Sound Design with Energy and Impact.

All the sound design was created to bring immense impact, intensity, and energy to this MTV promo. The original game had its own unique and distinctive sonic identity, and the sound design was carefully crafted to complement and enhance these familiar audio elements, creating a more immersive and engaging experience for the audience.

The original title track from the movie was edited and reworked to provide the musical backbone of the promo, driving its pace, building tension, and delivering a strong sense of scale and drama. The music was carefully shaped to work in sync with the visuals, creating a powerful foundation that carried the narrative and heightened the overall impact.

Additional sound effects were layered throughout to add detail, interest, and dynamic variation, accentuating key moments, emphasising transitions, and enhancing the action on screen. From subtle sonic textures to impactful hits and dramatic accents, every element was designed to work in harmony with the music and picture. The combination of the iconic original soundtrack, the game’s distinctive sounds, and carefully crafted SFX created a rich, dynamic soundscape that amplified the excitement and intensity of the promo, delivering a bold and immersive audio experience from beginning to end

Credits

Film Production: Rokabye

Creative Director: Dean Collison

Account Director: Sam Waring

Sound Design: Rich Evans

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