Street Fighter's Box Office Struggles: A Look at Its Performance and Franchise Comparisons

The latest Street Fighter film has seen a significant drop in box office earnings during its second weekend, with a 72.1% decline in North America. Despite this, it has surpassed the total earnings of the lowest-grossing Mortal Kombat film. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and featuring Jason Momoa, the film's storyline follows Ryu and Ken as they navigate a conspiracy while participating in the World Warrior Tournament. Current projections suggest it may gross between $105 million and $120 million globally, but it is unlikely to surpass the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel's earnings. Read on for a detailed analysis of its performance and franchise comparisons.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 19:17 IST

Street Fighter's Second Weekend Decline

The recent film adaptation of the beloved video game series, Street Fighter, has faced a notable decline in its box office performance during its second weekend. Despite its challenges in achieving significant financial success, the movie has managed to surpass one key milestone by outpacing the total earnings of the least successful film in the Mortal Kombat franchise.

Directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring Jason Momoa among others, the film experienced a staggering 72.1% drop in ticket sales in North America, earning $8.6 million in its second weekend. This brings its domestic earnings to $46.9 million, falling short of the $50 million mark within its first ten days of release. The international box office reflected a similar trend, with the film grossing $8.2 million, leading to a total global revenue of $79.6 million, as reported by Box Office Mojo.

Franchise Earnings Comparison

Despite the recent downturn, Street Fighter has successfully surpassed the global box office earnings of the 1997 film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which is recognized as the lowest-grossing entry in the Mortal Kombat series. That film concluded its theatrical run with a total of $51.4 million, a figure that Street Fighter exceeded in under two weeks.

Current industry forecasts indicate that the film is on track to achieve a final worldwide gross between $105 million and $120 million. However, even at the higher end of these projections, it is unlikely to surpass the total earnings of the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel set for release in 2026. The storyline of Street Fighter revolves around characters Ryu and Ken, who are enlisted by Chun-Li to join the World Warrior Tournament. As the plot unfolds, they must navigate a concealed conspiracy while confronting their pasts to avert widespread chaos. The film was released globally on October 16 and continues to be shown in theaters.