In a nail-biting battle royale at the box office, the latest Street Fighter film, released in October 2026, has narrowly missed dethroning its 1994 predecessor. Despite a robust opening weekend that topped the charts with $51.1 million, the new movie has only managed to earn an estimated $99.2 million worldwide as of November 10, falling just short of the original's record-breaking $99.43 million haul. The 2026 installment, starring Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, and Noah Centineo, has left approximately 1,700 theaters mid-November, with domestic earnings of $57.4 million and international takings of $41.7 million.
The 1994 Street Fighter movie, starring Raul Julia and Jean-Claude Van Damme, has proven to be a tough act to follow. The so-bad-it's-good classic earned approximately $33.42 million domestically and $66.08 million internationally, making it the highest-grossing Street Fighter adaptation to date. With a reported budget of $80 million (excluding marketing), the 2026 film has already turned a profit of about $20 million near the end of its theatrical run, leaving room for further earnings through streaming releases and Steelbook editions with two variant covers featuring heroes or villains.
Fans of the franchise have reasons to be optimistic about a potential sequel, as the movie's cast has reportedly signed on for a trilogy. Speaking with the cast and director Kitao Sakurai, it's clear that all those involved want to make another movie in the Street Fighter universe - but this hinges on how much money the first movie ends up making. In an exciting twist, a sequel is already being written, setting the stage for more movies in the future.
Zangief actor Olivier Richters revealed that some characters did not receive as much screen time as viewers were expecting, with plans to flesh them out further in following films. The movie ended on a cliffhanger, leaving room for a sequel to finally introduce a long-awaited character who was notably absent from the first film. With the cast and crew expressing their eagerness to return to the Street Fighter universe, fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for Capcom's fighting game franchise on the silver screen.
Virginia Glaze, IGN’s News Editor, brings over a decade of experience in reporting on games and entertainment to her role. With a storied background in the fighting game community, influencer news, and viral online trends, she has a unique perspective on the latest developments in the Street Fighter saga. You can find her on Twitter at @TheeMissGlaze.