Street Fighter’s early reviews are in, and critics are not impressed. The disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score is reminiscent of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s cult-classic adaptation of the game.
Street Fighter (2026) has received mixed reviews from critics ahead of its theatrical debut. The latest adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game series has failed to meet expectations.
Fans are now reminded of Van Damme’s 1994 adaptation of the game, which was also poorly received by critics. However, despite the negative reviews, the movie was a commercial success and went on to gain a cult following.
When it comes to Rotten Tomatoes score, the 2026 adaptation has topped the 1994 version. At the time of writing, the new film currently holds a 42% score on RT, whereas Van Damme’s film sits at just 20%.
The new Street Fighter’s box office performance remains to be seen, with fans eager to find out if it rivals that of Van Damme’s iteration.
Street Fighter’s RT score puts the spotlight on the franchise’s legacyStreet Fighter (2026) is off to a lukewarm start with mixed or average early critics’ reviews, paralleling its 1994 predecessor.
ComingSoon’s own Jonathan Sim called the movie “a cheesy, over-the-top video game adaptation that knows exactly what it is and does not try to be much more than that.” Meanwhile, Collider’s Aidan Kelley says, “It may not be a total knockout, but Street Fighter rolls with enough punches to be a combination that is a win nonetheless.”
The 2026 adaptation may still succeed at the box office much like Van Damme’s Street Fighter, after its theatrical release on October 16. The franchise’s future hinges on the audience’s response for now, which is looking promising following its recent Los Angeles premiere.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter (2026) is the third live-action feature-length film based on the eponymous video game series. The movie stars Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Cody Rhodes, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jason Momoa, Vidyut Jammwal, and many more.
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