Street Fighter Could Be In For A Rough First Round At The Box Office
Street Fighter, the second Capcom IP adaptation to reach theaters this year, launches with preview showings on Thursday. According to early box office projections from Deadline, the martial arts action film faces a challenging debut, with estimates suggesting it will earn under $70 million worldwide. The domestic opening weekend is projected in the high $30 million range. This follows the September release of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation, another Capcom property adapted for cinema.
The disappointing early estimates present a significant hurdle for Street Fighter’s theatrical run. As Hollywood continues to pursue video game properties for cinema adaptation, the film’s projected weak performance contributes to ongoing discussions about the commercial viability of game-to-film projects. The opening weekend will be critical in determining whether Street Fighter can exceed these pessimistic projections and establish stronger momentum in subsequent weeks.