Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Timeline ( Real )

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February 6, 1991

Release of the Street Fighter II Video Game

Capcom releases the original Street Fighter II arcade game, which becomes a massive success and lays the groundwork for the franchise.

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1993

Production Begins on Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

Work starts on the animated adaptation of the popular Street Fighter II game, aimed at expanding the franchise into animation.

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August 6, 1994

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Premieres in Japan

The film officially premieres in Japanese theaters, offering an animated take on the popular fighting game.

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April 1995

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Released in North America

The movie is released in North America, bringing the animated adaptation to Western audiences.

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1994, early

M. Bison's Global Threat

M. Bison initiates a plan to dominate the world using his criminal organization, Shadaloo, involving global terrorism and assassinations.

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Year 1994, early

Ryu vs. Sagat Duel

Ryu defeats the formidable street fighter Sagat, remembering a past defeat and igniting his desire to become stronger.

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Year 1994, mid

Ken Masters Training and Duel with Ryu

Ken Masters and Ryu face each other in a friendly but intense training match to evaluate their skills.

investigation
Year 1994, mid

Chun-Li Investigates Shadaloo

Chun-Li, an Interpol agent, intensifies her investigation into Shadaloo's activities to take down M. Bison.

conflict
Year 1994, later

Shadaloo Attacks Street Fighter Fighters

Shadaloo operatives attack Ryu, Chun-Li, and other fighters, attempting to eliminate threats to Bison's plan.

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Year 1994, later

Guile's Motivation Revealed

Guile's backstory is unveiled, including his motivation to defeat M. Bison to avenge his friend Charlie.

climax
Year 1994, late

Climactic Battle at Bison's Lair

The fighters unite and invade M. Bison's island stronghold, battling his forces and confronting Bison himself.

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Year 1994, late

Ryu Uses Shoryuken to Defeat Bison

In a final showdown, Ryu unleashes a powerful Shoryuken attack that ultimately defeats M. Bison.

resolution
Year 1994, aftermath

Aftermath and New Resolve

Survivors reflect on the battle, with Ryu and his friends resolving to continue improving their skills and protecting peace.