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Street Fighter movie tanks with critics, faces box office battle
16 Oct
Summary
- Street Fighter movie garners a poor 34% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Critics cite an abrupt ending focused heavily on sequel setup.
- The film faces competition from lighter box office contenders.
The "Street Fighter" movie has opened to significant critical disappointment, indicated by its low 34% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This places it among the worst-reviewed video game adaptations of the past decade. Many critics found the film's narrative unsatisfying, often pointing to an abrupt ending that prioritizes sequel setup over a complete story.
Comparisons have been drawn to other video game adaptations, with "Street Fighter" scoring lower than the "Sonic" films and even the poorly-reviewed "Warcraft." The film's comedic and campy tone, intended to mirror the game, has not resonated with reviewers.
"Street Fighter" shares a reported $80 million budget with the first "Mortal Kombat" film, which, despite middling reviews, managed to secure a sequel by performing adequately at the box office. The current film's financial success hinges on its weekend performance against lighter competition, with expectations of $25-30 million potentially aligning with "Mortal Kombat's" initial run.
