Street Fighter opens to modest box office amid mixed reviews
The live-action film, released by Skydance and Paramount, drew about $4 million in early previews as critics offered a split verdict. Its opening weekend is now projected to top $30 million.
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What happened
The live-action Street Fighter film, a Skydance and Paramount release, is opening in theaters with mixed critical reception. Early previews brought in about $4 million, and the opening weekend is now expected to exceed $30 million.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 9:45 AM ET: Tracking numbers showed Street Fighter and Clayface shaping up as modest wins for the newly merged studio.
- Oct 16, 2:44 AM ET: Thursday previews of $4 million put Street Fighter behind Mortal Kombat II, with the opening now expected north of $30 million.
- Oct 16, 12:56 PM ET: Reviewers were divided, with some calling the film a weak adaptation while others praised its use of 2D animation in flashbacks.
Coverage
- 'Street Fighter' Cast Guide: Video Game vs. Live-Action Fighters (variety.com)
- See the cast of ‘Street Fighter’ side-by-side with the video game characters they play (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
- How Street Fighter Stars Mastered Their Video Game Characters’ Iconic Fighting Styles (syfy.com)
- 'Street Fighter' cast talk 'dream come true' of starring in video game film (aol.com)
- Street Fighter tops UK and Ireland cinemas with $3.1 million debut
- Street Fighter film tops box offices worldwide after mixed reviews
- Live-action Street Fighter reboot opens in Malaysian cinemas
- "Street Fighter" tops box office with $31 million North American debut
- Street Fighter film opens to mixed reviews and a strong box office forecast
- Street Fighter film opens to mixed reviews and a solid box office start
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