Street Fighter movie achieves box office success despite mixed reviews

The Street Fighter film has achieved financial success despite receiving mixed critical reviews. The movie earned approximately $51.1 million at its global opening, including $30 million to $31 million in the United States. While these figures fell short of the $70 million projection, the box office performance is considered a success relative to its $82 million production budget.

Critical reception has been polarized, with a 42% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes compared to a 72% audience score. Critics have described the film as having a disjointed plot and corny dialogue, yet the fighting game community has shown significant support.

A post-credits scene has heavily implied the development of a sequel. The scene features the character Sagat, who was previously injured in a flashback fight against Ryu, appearing alongside M. Bison, Vega, and Cammy. This sequence suggests a potential continuation of the rivalry between Ryu and Sagat.