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Street Fighter: The New Challengers

Street Fighter: The New Challengers

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2011

PG-13

Director

Joe Whiteaker

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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Street Fighter: The New Challengers presents a globalized narrative with a diverse cast of characters spread across international settings. Strong female characters like Cammy and Chun-Li take leading roles, contributing significantly to the storyline. However, the film stays within conventional action clichés, focusing on character-driven quests rather than addressing deeper sociological issues or challenging societal norms. While the scope is broad, the narrative lacks complexity in exploring multi-layered identities or subverting traditional structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Street Fighter: The New Challengers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships, sticking to a traditional heterosexual framework.

How does Street Fighter: The New Challengers portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Cammy and Chun-Li play key roles and play a significant role in driving the story, driving important plot points. However, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles or the dominance of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Street Fighter: The New Challengers?

Good

The story features a diverse cast set across various international locations, from Hong Kong to Brazil, suggesting a mix of ethnicities and cultures.

How does Street Fighter: The New Challengers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film adheres to typical action movie themes and does not question Western institutions, capitalism, or religious traditions.

Does Street Fighter: The New Challengers include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not address characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

  • Features strong female characters who play a significant role in driving the story.
  • Presents a globalized narrative with diverse international settings.
  • Includes a multi-ethnic cast reflecting varied backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

  • No representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender identities.
  • Lacks portrayal of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent perspectives.
  • Does not challenge traditional gender or social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Legendary fighter Ryu begins his journey around the world, Cammy's quest to discover her past takes a number of turns, and Chun-Li's investigation into Shadaloo takes her from the Hong Kong underworld to the jungles of Brazil.

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