More promising still is the news that Derek Kolstad, creator and lead writer of the hugely-lucrative John Wick franchise, remains attached, and will reportedly develop its script and act as a producer."When Dmitri [Johnson, dj2 Entertainment'S Sonic producer] first mentioned the idea of cracking a Streets of Rage movie, I was so immediately freaking in," Kolstad said."And to play with Sega? The 10-year-old me is still grinning.
For now, there's no word on when exactly we might see Streets of Rage arrive - or indeed, who might star in it. Sega's classic side-scrolling beat 'em-up series had its heyday in the 1990s, though a long-awaited fourth entry in the series launched in 2020 to a positive response. "Glorious artwork and a fan's eye for detail combine for a sequel that manages to best its forebears," our Martin wrote inSega has already turned its Sonic the Hedgehog series into something of a franchise, with further sequels and a spin-off TV series starring Knuckles on the way.Get your first month for £1 when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription.