"Streets of Rage" Movie in Works

The classic SEGA franchise "Streets of Rage" is getting the movie treatment.

Derek Kolstad, who created the John Wick action franchise and penned the Bob Odenkirk actioner Nobody, wrote the script on spec.

"Streets of Rage" is developed and published by SEGA. The game was launched in 1991 via the Genesis home video game console. The side-scroller follows former police offers who battle a crime syndicate.

The game had spawned sequels across numerous gaming platforms including the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The franchise’s latest title, "Streets of Rage 4", was released in April 2020 and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Sonic producer dj2 Entertainment and Escape Artists (Equalizer franchise) will produce the movie adaptation.

"Streets of Rage" will be the latest project under dj2 Entertainment’s belt, following Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘s impressive box office performance.

Earlier in the year, dj2 signed an overall deal with Amazon and also is looking to adapt The Game Awards winner "It Takes Two" for television and film.