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‘Street Fighter’ Suffers Brutal 72% Box Office Collapse in Its Second Weekend
Street Fighter fell sharply in its second weekend, dropping 72% at the US and Canadian box office as new release Clayface took the top spot. The result puts the video game adaptation’s commercial prospects under pressure and raises uncertainty about the future of the rebooted franchise.
The film earned $8 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to about $47 million, despite retaining all 3,500 theatres. Its worldwide gross stands at $79 million against a reported $82 million budget, with a chance of reaching $100 million. It opened with $30 million and has a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score, below Mortal Kombat II’s 63%.
In short
- Street Fighter’s second-weekend takings fell 72% to $8 million.
- The film has earned about $47 million domestically.
- Its $79 million worldwide gross is below its reported $82 million budget.
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The case for
The steep drop and $79 million worldwide gross against an $82 million budget suggest the film may struggle to recoup its production costs, especially once marketing and distribution expenses are considered. That could make studios cautious about investing further in this reboot, while the low review score and comparison with Mortal Kombat II offer little evidence of strong audience or critical momentum.
The case against
A second-weekend decline alone does not settle the film’s eventual profitability or the franchise’s prospects: it remains in 3,500 theatres, has earned $47 million domestically, and could still approach $100 million worldwide. A single film’s box-office performance may also be an imperfect guide to a reboot’s long-term potential, particularly if later releases or other formats reach audiences beyond cinemas.
Explained simply
Street Fighter began as a series of arcade games in which players choose martial artists and compete in one-on-one fights. Its characters, including Ryu and Chun-Li, have appeared in films, comics and other games, making the franchise familiar to audiences beyond video-game players.
The film is part of a reboot, meaning a new version of the story and characters rather than a continuation of earlier films. Its box-office performance matters to the people financing and making it because theatrical ticket sales can help determine whether a costly film earns back its budget and whether further films are made.