Street Fighter Opens to $4M in U.S. Previews Ahead of Wide Release

"Street Fighter" grossed around $4 million in U.S. previews, according to Deadline, with showtimes that began at 2PM and a boost from a 7PM fan showtime. The film is expected to open north of $30 million.

The movie, which cost a net $82 million and was co-financed by Legendary and Capcom, holds a 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

"You Can See Everything" took in around $2 million in previews that began at 3PM. Conservative estimates had it in the high single digit range, but confidence has grown that it can open north of $10 million. The film was shot over four years and cost less than $10 million, with a marketing budget also under $10 million.

"Sense & Sensibility" and "Whalefall" also held previews on the same day, both beginning at 2PM and estimated around $1 million apiece. "Sense & Sensibility" is expected to open around $8 million and is 76% fresh with critics, while "Whalefall" is eyeing a Friday-to-Sunday total north of $11 million and stands at 70% fresh.

Earlier box office comparisons

In mid-May, New Line's R-rated Mortal Kombat 2 made $5.2 million in Thursday previews and opened with a first Friday of $16.8 million and a 3-day total of $38.5 million. In February 2020, Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog posted $3 million in previews, a first Friday of $20.9 million, and a $58 million 3-day over the Presidents Day frame.