Street Fighter, the live-action reboot from Paramount Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and Capcom, hit theaters on October 16, 2026, and opened at No. 1 at the North American box office. This guide covers the cast, story, runtime, rating, reviews, and box office results.
Street Fighter 2026 Quick Facts
What Is the Street Fighter 2026 Story?
The movie is set in 1993 and centers on Ryu and Ken Masters. Their friendship and paths have changed since their younger days. Chun-Li tracks them down and recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. What looks like a massive fighting tournament turns out to be tied to a deep, deadly conspiracy, which forces Ryu and Ken to fight their opponents while facing their past and each other.
Instead of copying one specific game, the film builds a fresh story using the franchise’s characters and lore.
Street Fighter 2026 Cast and Characters
The cast mixes actors with professional wrestlers, fighters, and musicians:
- RyuAndrew Koji
- Ken MastersNoah Centineo
- Chun-LiCallina Liang
- BlankaJason Momoa
- AkumaRoman Reigns
- M. BisonDavid Dastmalchian
- GuileCody Rhodes
- Balrog50 Cent
- DhalsimVidyut Jammwal
- Dan HibikiAndrew Schulz
- Don SauvageEric André
- VegaOrville Peck
- ZangiefOlivier Richters
- E. HondaHirooki Goto
- CammyMel Jarnson
- JuliRayna Vallandingham
- JoeAlexander Volkanovski
- MarvinKyle Mooney
How Did Street Fighter Do at the Box Office?
Street Fighter opened at No. 1 in North America with about $31 million from 3,575 theaters, and about $51.1 million worldwide, including roughly $20.1 million overseas. That landed inside Box Office Pro’s $25–35 million forecast range.
It was also the biggest opening in the franchise. The movie earned more than twice what any earlier Street Fighter film made over a full opening weekend. Friday brought in about $13 million, including $4 million from Thursday previews, so a large share of the weekend came on day one.
There is a catch. Street Fighter did not beat Mortal Kombat II’s $63 million global opening earlier this year, and some outlets report a budget above $80 million, which has not been confirmed. If that figure is accurate, the opening is solid but not a runaway hit.
What Do Critics and Audiences Say?
Critics (Rotten Tomatoes): about 41–43%
Audiences (Rotten Tomatoes): about 80%
Critics are mixed. The film sits at around 41–43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IGN gave it 6 out of 10. Reviewers praise the leads, the action, and the overall look, but criticize the script, the juvenile humor, and an abrupt, sequel-bait ending.
Audiences are warmer, with about 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, although the B- CinemaScore suggests the reaction is less enthusiastic than that number implies.
Still, it beats the earlier films by critics’ scores. The 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme movie holds about 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 2009’s Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li sits at about 3%.
Is Street Fighter 2026 Suitable for Kids?
The film is rated PG-13. For a scene-by-scene breakdown of violence and language, read our Street Fighter 2026 Parents Guide.
Is Street Fighter 2026 Worth Watching?
Based on reviews and audience scores, it suits fans of the games and viewers who enjoy over-the-top fighting-tournament action. Street Fighter was never meant to be gritty and realistic, and the movie leans into that. If you want a tightly written drama, reviewers say the script falls short.
Street Fighter 2026 FAQ
When was Street Fighter 2026 released?
Street Fighter was released in theaters on October 16, 2026.
Who plays Ryu and Ken in Street Fighter 2026?
Andrew Koji plays Ryu, and Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters.
How long is Street Fighter 2026?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 59 minutes.
Is Street Fighter 2026 rated PG-13?
Yes, the movie is rated PG-13.
How much did Street Fighter 2026 make on opening weekend?
It made about $31 million in North America and $51.1 million worldwide.
Also read: Street Fighter 2026 Parents Guide: Is PG-13 Honest?
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes’ weekend box office report, The Numbers, Box Office Pro, and IGN’s review. Box office figures cover the opening weekend (October 16–18) and are estimates.
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