New Street Fighter Movie Ends on the Strangest Song Choice Possible
The Street Fighter movie soundtrack features an eclectic mix of music that predominantly draws from the 1990s, the decade in which the film is set. The curated selection includes hip-hop, rock, and pop tracks such as Tupac’s “Ambitionz Az A Ridah,” Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” and Meredith Brooks’ “Bitch.” The film incorporates 50 Cent’s “Many Men (Wish Death)” during a fight scene featuring boxer Balrog—a role played by 50 Cent himself—creating a thematic connection between actor and music selection, though the song’s release date falls outside the film’s period setting.
The soundtrack extends beyond ’90s nostalgia, with 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” serving as a surprisingly integral element to the plot involving characters Ken and Ryu. The film’s final musical choice, however, stands out as strikingly unconventional: The Weather Girls’ “It’s Raining Men,” a one-hit wonder that creates a jarring tonal disconnect. This unexpected ending has drawn attention for its stark contrast to the action-heavy narrative and the otherwise deliberate soundtrack curation strategy throughout the film.