The first reviews for the 2026 Street Fighter movie have been released. At the time of compilation, Rotten Tomatoes had collected 43 reviews, giving the new film a 43% approval rating, higher than the 20% for the 1994 Street Fighter movie and the 3% for the 2009 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.
Despite surpassing the previous two film adaptations, the new movie's reception remains mixed. Some critics praise its style and fun factor while questioning its narrative coherence; even positive reviews come with reservations.
Earlier box office tracking data pointed to an opening weekend gross of around $30 million, with a production budget exceeding $80 million. Based on that data, the original author believed that for the new film to achieve satisfactory box office results, it would need steady performance in subsequent weeks and support from international markets; fans eager for this video game adaptation might also turn out during the opening weekend. These opening figures are currently just predictions, not actual box office results.