Street Fighter Movie KOed at Box Office - Walkouts & Empty Theaters HURT Capcom film!

Box Office and Controversy

YellowFlash 2 argues that Street Fighter is struggling at the box office, citing roughly $51 million worldwide and a weak domestic opening.

He also pushes back on the uproar over Chun-Li’s shower scene. It lasts only a few seconds and is mostly obscured by steam; he jokes that it hardly seems worth the attention it received.

Review and Verdict

The host’s verdict is mixed but ultimately disappointed. He praises the cast and several action sequences, but says the film never fully commits to its ’90s throwback style. In his view, the 1994 Street Fighter delivers that “so bad it’s good” energy more effectively.

He also finds the new film’s plot muddled, its pacing sluggish, and its two-hour runtime excessive. A tighter, 90-minute action movie might have worked better. He gives it 5/10, while acknowledging that other viewers seem to enjoy it.

Walkouts and Notable Moments

The video features a clip from reviewer Dee Geer, who says he walked out about an hour in because the story felt incoherent and the humor fell flat. The host says he nearly left too, mostly out of boredom.

Both single out the bizarre gag in which Blanka scratches his armpit and compares the smell to hot dogs. The host also jokes about the film’s reliance on familiar costumes and personalities, and quips that its box-office outlook may depend on whether audiences prefer the movie or “Chun-Li’s legs.”

Outlook

The host treats reports of walkouts as anecdotal, but worries that the film could fade quickly, especially if Clayface performs well the following week. A positive CinemaScore and strong word of mouth might help, though he remains skeptical.

Despite his criticism, he hopes the cast gets another chance with a better-executed sequel.

Personalities Mentioned or Featured

• YellowFlash 2 (host)
• Dee Geer (review clip)
• Jeremy Jahns (review referenced)
• Jason Momoa and Cody Rhodes (mentioned)