Here Comes A New Challenger (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, Here Comes A New Challenger is a documentary film directed by Oliver Harper, running about 142 minutes. “A documentary celebrating the legacy of Street Fighter 2!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Here Comes A New Challenger details the origins of the gaming phenomena that is Street Fighter II and how it impacted the lives of kids and teenagers worldwide. It explores not just the tournament aspect of the series, but what made it special to players who didn't have the opportunity to play it in the arcades but in the comfort of their own home. Bedrooms and living rooms became the arcade as children challenged their friends to become champions of the playground.
Who’s in it. Here Comes A New Challenger stars Yoshiki Okamoto as Self, Steven E. de Souza as Self, Benny Urquidez as Self and Yoko Shimomura as Self, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Here Comes A New Challenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Here Comes A New Challenger tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Here Comes A New Challenger (2022)?
- In US, Here Comes A New Challenger is available to stream on Magellan TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Here Comes A New Challenger?
- Here Comes A New Challenger stars Yoshiki Okamoto, Steven E. de Souza, Benny Urquidez, Yoko Shimomura and Joey Ansah.
- When was Here Comes A New Challenger released?
- Here Comes A New Challenger was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.