---
title: "The King of Fighters"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-of-fighters-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44571
imdb_id: "tt1038685"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 169
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The King of Fighters (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-of-fighters-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The King of Fighters is a 2009 action, thriller, and science fiction film with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes, released in the US on November 5, 2009. The story follows the surviving members of three legendary fighting clans who are whisked away to other dimensions by an evil power, where they must battle native defenders while the summoning force attempts to invade and infect our world.

The film stars Maggie Q, Sean Faris, Ray Park, and Will Yun Lee. It combines martial arts combat with multi-dimensional science fiction themes as the fighters navigate various universes and confront native threats.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Surviving members of three legendary fighting clans are whisked away to other dimensions by an evil power."

### Why Watch
- Features the surviving members of three legendary fighting clans.
- Involves battles against native defenders across multiple universes.
- Follows a plot where an evil power attempts to invade and infect our world.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not specify details beyond the basic synopsis and cast.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines action, thriller, and science fiction elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #dimensional-travel, #martial-arts, #evil-force, #legendary-clans, #action-thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel | Hoopla | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gordon Chan
- **Networks / Studios**: Micott & Basara K.K., Inferno International, KOF Film Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maggie Q** as *Mai Shiranui*
- **Sean Faris** as *Kyo Kusanagi*
- **Ray Park** as *Rugal*
- **Will Yun Lee** as *Iori Yagami*
- **Françoise Yip** as *Chizuru Kagura*
- **David Leitch** as *Terry Bogard*
- **Monique Ganderton** as *Mature*
- **Bernice Liu Bik-Yee** as *Vice*
- **Hiro Kanagawa** as *Saisyu Kusanagi*
- **Doug Abrahams** as *Mick O'Meara*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The King of Fighters?
Streaming availability is indicated as now streaming on the provided database, though specific platform details are not listed in the sources.

### Q: Is The King of Fighters worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of multi-dimensional martial arts action and the featured cast members including Maggie Q and Ray Park.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The King of Fighters is a feature film released in 2009 rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The King of Fighters — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44571)
- [Goenitz Voice - The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match (Video Game) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)
- [The King of Fighters Summary, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More](https://screenrant.com/)
- [THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002](https://vgmdb.net/)

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