New ‘Street Fighter’ Trailer Can’t Keep a Straight Face for Long

The new Street Fighter movie trailer bursts with slapstick humor, flipping expectations of a gritty martial‑arts reboot. It showcases 50 Cent as Balrog, absurd car‑kicking scenes, and over‑the‑top facial expressions that “can’t keep a straight face for long,” per Gizmodo. The film is slated for an October 16 opening, as noted by The Playlist. While Engadget praises the trailer’s fun tone, A.V.

Club notes the persistence of car‑kicking clichés, and Kotaku remarks that “everyone looks stupid,” suggesting a divide on whether the humor serves or undermines the franchise. Anime News Network simply confirms the live‑action unveiling without evaluating tone, leaving audience reaction and story depth largely unaddressed. Gizmodo’s tagline underscores the comedic intent, while Polygon emphasizes Guile’s unexpected prominence. Details about the central conflict between Ryu and Ken, hinted at by IGN’s “I Failed You” line, remain vague, and the extent of Guile’s role beyond stealing the show is unspecified.

The final cut’s balance of comedy and combat, as well as any ties to the game’s lore, have not been disclosed. Future interviews with director and cast are expected in the weeks ahead, but no dates have been set.