Street Fighter tops global box office with $51 million opening

The new Street Fighter film, a live-action adaptation of the Capcom video game franchise, has claimed the top spot at the global box office with an estimated $51.1 million opening weekend. The film earned approximately $31 million in North America and $20.1 million from international markets.

Despite the strong financial start, critical reception has been mixed. The film holds a 41% to 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics noting issues with narrative and character balance. However, audience response has been significantly more positive, with Rotten Tomatoes audience scores reaching as high as 79% to 81%. Many viewers praised the fight choreography and animation, describing the experience as “dumb fun.”

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. The production, involving Paramount, Legendary, and Capcom, had an estimated budget of $82 million, excluding marketing costs.