The live-action Street Fighter movie was released in North America on October 16. With a production budget of approximately $82–85 million, it topped the box office charts with a global opening weekend gross of $51.1 million, but received sharply polarized reviews.
Following the release of the Street Fighter movie, many viewers online claimed that the film featured a shower scene close-up of Chun-Li, played by Chinese-American actress Karina Liang, showing her back and buttocks. However, these claims currently stem mainly from user posts, and further reliable information is needed to confirm the specific details of these scenes.
Critics widely panned the film for its loose script, unclear character motivations, excessive supporting cast, and chaotic pacing. The highlights were the action sequences and retro hand-drawn flashback scenes. Cammy's portrayal also drew fan backlash, with many criticizing her style as a poor imitation of "Harley Quinn" that strayed significantly from the original character design. Although the film ends with a post-credits scene teasing a sequel, reviewers felt the main conflict lacked a proper resolution.
