Street Fighter Loses Box Office Top Spot After Steep Monday Drop

The live-action film adaptation of Capcom's classic video game franchise "Street Fighter" has lost the number one spot at the North American box office following a sharp 73 percent decline in its Monday earnings. Released in theaters on October 16, the Paramount and Legendary release brought in $1.9 million domestically on its first Monday, pushing its four-day domestic total to $32.7 million.

While the Monday haul marks the second-biggest Monday ever for a fighting video game adaptation, the steep drop from Sunday's numbers highlights the impact of mixed word-of-mouth among moviegoers. The performance fell behind competitor "Mortal Kombat II," which dropped 67.2 percent on its first Monday earlier this year to earn $2.8 million. The film was dethroned at the top of the box office by the documentary "You Can See Everything," which claimed the number one position despite playing in significantly fewer theaters.

Despite losing the top daily ranking, the new movie is on the verge of setting a domestic franchise record. Within days, the Kitao Sakurai-directed film is projected to surpass the entire $33 million domestic theatrical run of the original 1994 "Street Fighter" movie, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. The current film features an ensemble cast including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, following the fighters as they reunite for the World Warrior Tournament.

Globally, the movie has crossed $52.8 million, with $20.1 million coming from international markets. However, the production faces a challenging path toward its $100 million worldwide milestone due to lukewarm critical reception. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of roughly 41 to 42 percent among critics, though audiences have offered a warmer response with a 79 percent score and a B- CinemaScore.

The project has also drawn attention for its behind-the-scenes dynamics and press tour moments. Cast member Rayna Vallandingham, who plays the acrobatic agent Juli, recently shared promotional imagery from the press tour highlighting her military-inspired fashion. Meanwhile, cast member Cody Rhodes revealed on a podcast that his signature neck tattoo was partially inspired by Shadaloo and M. Bison's symbol from the video game series.

Rhodes also made headlines when fellow cast member 50 Cent jokingly recalled feeling upstaged during filming in Australia. The rapper shared that Rhodes organized a yacht trip for the entire cast and crew, prompting 50 Cent's own team to rent out an entire amusement park for a day so workers and their partners could enjoy themselves.

As "Street Fighter" continues its theatrical run, its ultimate financial success and prospects for a sequel will likely depend on its sustained international grosses and upcoming weekend competition. Director Kitao Sakurai has previously expressed interest in developing a second film.