Round Up: The Reviews For The Street Fighter Movie Are In
The new live-action Street Fighter movie has set a box office record for the franchise, earning $51.1 million globally during its opening weekend, which began October 16. This marks the third live-action adaptation of the Street Fighter franchise, which has been a gaming staple for nearly 40 years across six mainline entries plus numerous spinoffs and rereleases.
While the film achieved a successful theatrical debut, it trails behind Mortal Kombat 2, which opened to $63 million worldwide earlier this year. Despite the strong opening, the movie has received mixed reviews from critics and is dividing fan opinion, continuing a trend for Street Fighter adaptations that have historically struggled to achieve universal acclaim.
The success of the film, produced by Capcom and Legendary, demonstrates ongoing audience interest in video game adaptations for theatrical release, even when critical reception remains polarized. The box office performance represents at least one clear victory for the franchise: surpassing all previous Street Fighter films at the box office.