Street Fighter Tops the Box Office With $51 Million Opening Weekend Amid Lackluster Reviews
Capcom’s Street Fighter live-action film topped the global box office in its opening weekend with $51.1 million, comprising $31 million domestic and $20.1 million international. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film features an ensemble cast including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, and Jason Momoa as Blanka.
Despite securing first place worldwide, the film’s performance fell short of industry expectations. Produced on an $82 million budget, it received mixed-to-negative critical reviews that tempered its commercial appeal. The opening underperformed compared to industry benchmarks—optimists had projected closer to $70 million, while the film earned roughly half of what Capcom’s Resident Evil adaptation made in its opening weekend ($60 million).
The Street Fighter movie also underperformed relative to Mortal Kombat 2, another fighting game adaptation released this year. While it secured first place globally, industry observers noted the result was underwhelming for a blockbuster with a substantial budget and major franchise recognition. The production’s success will likely depend on sustaining audience interest in coming weeks to recoup its production investment.