Street Fighter Overtakes Street Fighter as the Highest-Grossing Street Fighter Movie at the Global Box Office

On November 10, the 2026 Street Fighter movie emerged victorious, becoming the highest-grossing Street Fighter film at the global box office. The film, starring Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, and Noah Centineo, generated a tentative $100 million worldwide, with $57.4 million coming from North American audiences and $41.7 million from international viewers.

In contrast, the 1994 Street Fighter movie, featuring Raul Julia and Jean-Claude Van Damme, earned approximately $99,431,786 globally, with $33,423,521 domestically and $66,008,265 internationally. With a reported budget of $80 million and a profit of around $20 million at the end of its theatrical run, the 2026 Street Fighter movie has already turned a profit.

The film opened at number one, earning $51.1 million in its opening weekend. However, it faced a significant decline in subsequent weeks but managed to maintain a steady climb. Fans of the franchise are hopeful for a sequel, as the entire cast, including Zangief actor Olivier Richters, signed on for a trilogy. Some characters did not receive enough screen time in the initial film, and plans were already in place to expand their roles in future installments.

The movie concluded on a cliffhanger, setting the stage for a sequel that will introduce a long-awaited character absent from the first film.

Director Kitao Sakurai confirmed that a sequel is already in the works, and the cast and director expressed their enthusiasm for creating more movies in the Street Fighter universe. The future of Capcom's fighting game franchise on the silver screen remains uncertain, but for now, fans can look forward to the promising developments in the franchise.