# Street Fighter Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai Uses Jolt Cola and Altman Films

> Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' blends Jolt Cola's 90s vibe with Robert Altman's ensemble style.
- Title: Street Fighter Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai Uses Jolt Cola and…
- Summary: Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' blends Jolt Cola's 90s vibe with Robert Altman's ensemble style. Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie mixes Jolt Cola's…
- Keywords: kitao sakurai, street fighter, jolt cola, robert altman, paramount pictures, video game movie, entertainment, culture, Street, Fighter, Filmmaker, Kitao
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/street-fighter-filmmaker-kitao-sakurai-altman-interview-1235222221
- Author: Mike Ryan
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kitao sakurai, street fighter, jolt cola, robert altman, paramount pictures, video game movie, entertainment, culture
## Kitao Sakurai's Film Approach
Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai built his video game movie on Jolt Cola and Robert Altman films.
## Jolt Cola's 1990s Aesthetic
The first act of 'Street Fighter' acts as a spoof of and love letter to the early 1990s with Jolt references.
## Ryu's Absence
Ryu, the greatest fighter since winning the 1987 World Warrior tournament, has been missing.
## Ken Masters' Party Life
Ken Masters, Ryu's adopted brother, has devolved into a party machine often on MTV's spring break coverage.
## M. Bison's Tournament Plan
M. Bison plans to capture Ryu by stealing his powers through a new World Warrior tournament.
## Key takeaway

Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie mixes Jolt Cola's 1990s aesthetic with Robert Altman's group dynamics.