Movie fans get ready for some release date switcheroos and box office drama! Hollywood is always full of surprises and this week is no different. We have got updates on a video game movie adaptation a shark thriller and a mobster film that just could not catch a break. Let's dive into the latest movie news.
Street Fighter Movie Gets KO'd From Release Schedule While Phoebe Dynevor Shark Thriller Swims to 2026
First up some news for video game movie fans. Remember that new Street Fighter movie that was in development? Well it looks like it has been taken off Sony's release calendar for now. Yeah the one based on the super popular fighting game. It was supposed to come out in March 2026 but plans changed.
No specific reason was given for the delay but there were some behind-the-scenes shifts already. Director Kitao Sakurai who directed Bad Trip was set to helm the movie after Danny and Michael Philippou of Talk to Me were previously attached. Sony's distribution deal with Legendary which was producing the film also ended recently. Maybe all these things played a role in the movie being put on hold for the moment. Street Fighter has been a massive video game franchise since the 80s and despite some not so great movie adaptations the games are still super popular.
On the brighter side of release date news Phoebe Dynevor 's shark thriller is still on track just a little later than expected. The movie previously called Beneath the Storm now has a new title Shiver and a new release date: July 3 2026. So instead of August 2025 it is now aiming for a splashy summer release in 2026. July 3rd is Independence Day weekend a big moviegoing time especially for summer popcorn flicks. Shiver is now set to compete with Minions 3 which is also coming out that weekend. The shark thriller stars Dynevor along with Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou. Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are producing. Get ready for some summer shark action in 2026!
Robert De Niro's Mob Movie 'Alto Knights' Bombs at Box Office Is Genre Officially Dead?
Now for some box office blues. Robert De Niro starring in a mob movie playing dual roles should be a recipe for success right? Well not so much. The Alto Knights a crime thriller with De Niro playing twin mob bosses tanked at the box office. It had a dismal opening weekend bringing in only $3.2 million domestically. Overseas numbers were not much better either with a worldwide total of just $5.1 million. Ouch.
For a movie that cost over $45 million to make before marketing that is a major flop. Movie industry watchers are not totally surprised though. Some experts are saying mobster movies may just be out of style these days. Critics were not kind to The Alto Knights either giving it a low 37% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences who did see it were a bit kinder giving it a "B" CinemaScore but that is not exactly rave reviews. The movie stars De Niro as both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese two real-life mob bosses. It is directed by Barry Levinson who directed Rain Man and Wag the Dog and written by Nicholas Pileggi who is known for Goodfellas and Casino. So it had some serious talent behind it.
Some critics found the gimmick of De Niro playing twins confusing and unnecessary. It seems even Robert De Niro's star power and mob movie pedigree could not save this film. Maybe audiences are just not interested in gangster stories anymore or maybe The Alto Knights just missed the mark. Whatever the reason it is definitely a box office disaster for Warner Bros.
Key Movie News Takeaways: Release Date Shifts and Box Office Disappointments
- Street Fighter Movie Delayed: Legendary's Street Fighter movie adaptation has been removed from Sony's release calendar with no new date announced.
- Shiver Shark Thriller Gets 2026 Summer Release: Phoebe Dynevor's shark movie Shiver formerly Beneath the Storm is now set for July 3 2026.
- Alto Knights Box Office Bomb: Robert De Niro's mob movie The Alto Knights had a disastrous opening weekend earning only $3.2 million domestically.
- Genre Fatigue?: Experts suggest mob movies may be out of style contributing to Alto Knights' poor performance.
- Competition for Shiver: Shiver's new release date pits it against Minions 3 for the summer 2026 box office.
Hollywood's Ups and Downs: What Does This Mean for Moviegoers?
So what does all this movie industry shuffling mean for us movie fans? Well for Street Fighter fans it means a longer wait or maybe even uncertainty if this reboot will ever happen. For shark movie lovers mark your calendars for summer 2026 and Shiver. And for those hoping for a mob movie comeback Alto Knights might be a sign that the genre needs a serious rethink. The movie business is always changing sometimes movies get delayed sometimes they flop but there are always new stories and surprises coming down the pipeline. Stay tuned for more movie news and updates right here!