Street Fighter film tops box offices worldwide after mixed reviews
The Paramount and Capcom live-action reboot earned $51 million globally in its debut, a franchise record, and took first place in North America and the U.K. despite divided critics.
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What happened
The live-action reboot of Capcom's fighting game franchise opened in Malaysian cinemas on Oct 15 to mixed reviews that praised its nostalgia but criticized its crowded plot.
Why it matters
Reports describe the opening as a new record for the franchise at the box office. One outlet says other factors will ultimately determine whether the film gets a sequel.
Timeline
- Oct 15: The film is released in Malaysian cinemas.
- Oct 18: Industry estimates show a $31 million debut at the North American box office.
- Oct 19, 5:31 PM ET: The film is reported to set a new franchise box office record after a $51 million worldwide opening.
- Oct 20, 6:46 AM ET: The film debuts in first place at the U.K. and Ireland box office with $3.1 million.
Coverage
- Action film ‘Street Fighter’ wins North American box office (hurriyetdailynews.com)
- STREET FIGHTER Knocks Out the Competition With $51 Million Worldwide Box Office Debut (geektyrant.com)
- Street Fighter Officially Sets a New Franchise Box Office Record (Michael McWhertor)
- What Street Fighter (2026)'s Box Office Means For The Future Of The Franchise (slashfilm.com)
- Where ‘Street Fighter’ Audience Review Scores Land In The Video Game Movie List (Yahoo News)
- Street Fighter leads box office with 51m global opening (Pop Culture & Art)
- ‘Street Fighter’, ‘Forgotten Island’ battle for top spot at ... (screendaily.com)
- Box Office Report: 15 - 18 October 2026 (filmink.com.au)
- Australian Box Office: ‘Street Fighter’ Debuts at No. 1 (Lauren McNamara)
- Box office update: 'Street Fighter' dominates in debut (whas11.com)
- Street Fighter tops UK and Ireland cinemas with $3.1 million debut
- 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 opens to modest box office amid mixed reviews
- Street Fighter film opens to mixed reviews and a solid box office start
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