Lionsgate Moves Forward with 'Streets of Rage' Film, Taps 'Sonic' Writers and 'Harder They Fall' Director
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Lionsgate is actively developing a film adaptation of Sega's 'Streets of Rage' video game, assembling a creative team with a proven track record. The studio has hired the writers from the successful 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film franchise and the director of the BAFTA-winning 'The Harder They Fall' for the project. The film aims to capture the game's cult classic elements, including its iconic characters and electronic soundtrack.
Facts First
- Lionsgate is developing a film based on Sega's beat 'em up video game franchise 'Streets of Rage'.
- The project has hired writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, known for the billion-dollar 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film trilogy.
- Jeymes Samuel, director of 'The Harder They Fall', has joined to direct the adaptation.
- The film is described as leaning heavily into the game's iconic characters, electronic soundtracks, and action.
- Lionsgate acquired the rights in 2022 alongside production company Story Kitchen.
What Happened
Lionsgate is moving forward with a film adaptation of Sega's 'Streets of Rage' video game franchise. The studio has hired Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the writers for Paramount Pictures' 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film trilogy, to write the screenplay. Jeymes Samuel... has joined the project to direct. Lionsgate originally acquired the rights to the property in 2022 alongside production company Story Kitchen.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of the classic 'Streets of Rage' games or enjoyed the recent 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movies, this development signals a major studio is investing in bringing this property to the big screen. The hiring of the 'Sonic' writers and a director known for stylish action suggests the film may aim for a similar blend of faithful adaptation and mainstream appeal. This could lead to a new action film franchise for you to watch, and its success might encourage more adaptations of classic video game properties.
What's Next
The project now moves into active development with its core creative team in place. The producers, which include executives from Sega, Story Kitchen, and Escape Artists, will oversee the film's progress. The next steps likely involve finalizing the script and beginning pre-production, which could include casting and further design work. The film's development may be watched closely as an indicator of the continued viability of video game adaptations following the commercial success of projects like 'Sonic the Hedgehog'.