According to the Hollywood Reporter, a film adaptation of SNK’s sword-fighting game *Samurai Spirits* is currently in the works.
Reports of a *Fatal Fury* movie adaptation also surfaced in June
"Samurai Spirits" is a sword-fighting fighting game whose first installment debuted in arcades in 1993. Set in Japan’s Edo period, the game features characters such as samurai and ninjas battling with weapons, and is characterized by strategic gameplay that emphasizes the impact of each strike.As part of the series, a completely new title, *SAMURAI SPIRITS*, was released in 2019.
According to recent reports, the film adaptation is being developed by The Arena, a production company founded by Eric Feig, who was involved in the production of the “Twilight” and “Hunger Games” film series.The screenplay is reportedly being written by Leta Kalogridis, who wrote the screenplay for *Shutter Island* and co-wrote *Terminator: Genisys*.
The article also reports that SNK is providing financial support to The Arena, the production company handling the film adaptation. However, specific details regarding the film’s plot, director, cast, and release date have not been disclosed.
Additionally, in June 2026, The Hollywood Reporter reported that The Arena is also working on a webtoon adaptation of “Art of Fighting,” another SNK IP, as well as a film adaptation of “Fatal Fury.”
Regarding the latter, David S. Goyer—who worked on films such as *The Dark Knight*—is set to write the screenplay. Additionally, a prequel film titled *Geese*, which depicts the life story of Geese Howard, and an animated series titled *Fatal Fury: The Vow*, which portrays the younger days of Terry and Andy, are reportedly in development.
