Capcom's Street Fighter movie generated $51.1 million in its opening weekend, achieving the top spot at the global box office. The film's debut performance included an estimated $31 million domestically and $20.1 million internationally.
Despite its box office success, the film has faced a mixed reception from critics. On IMDb, Street Fighter holds a critics' score of 44, while Rotten Tomatoes reports a score of 41%. IGN's review awarded the film a 6/10.
However, audiences have responded more positively, with Rotten Tomatoes indicating a 79% audience score. Descriptions such as "dumb fun" have emerged, reflecting a sentiment that the movie, while not universally acclaimed, provides enjoyable entertainment through its fight sequences and animation.
For comparison, the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie earned $22.5 million domestically in its opening weekend. Mortal Kombat 2 later debuted to $63 million globally. The Street Fighter adaptation was produced with a budget of $82 million.
In other box office news, Nathan Fielder's documentary You Can See Everything earned $15 million domestically from a limited release. The film, which explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans, has received highly positive reviews, including a 10/10 rating from IGN and emerging as Letterboxd's highest-rated feature film.
Elsewhere, Resident Evil continues its theatrical run, while the film Whalefall grossed $17.5 million against its $60 million budget.