Street Fighter Tracking for Sub-$70 Million Global Opening
Early projections put the Capcom adaptation's US debut in the high 30 millions on 3,500 screens, with international estimates in the mid-30 millions.
Street Fighter is projected to open below $70 million worldwide this weekend, according to early box-office tracking reported by GameSpot. The film arrives in theaters this week, with previews on Thursday ahead of the full opening weekend.
Domestically, the adaptation is estimated to take in the high 30 millions from 3,500 screens. International projections sit in the mid-30 millions, with most overseas sales expected from Mexico, Brazil, the UK, Australia and Asian markets. The film will not open in China.
Street Fighter cost $82 million to produce.
Earlier game adaptations
Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, opened in September with a $60 million domestic opening and has grossed $324 million worldwide. Mortal Kombat 2 launched in May, making $38 million on its opening US weekend and $129.5 million worldwide.
Previous Street Fighter films had modest runs. Street Fighter (1994), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, made $99.4 million during its run, while Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) opened to $4.7 million in the US and made $12.7 million worldwide.
Separately, V for Vendetta returns to theaters on November 1 for its 20th anniversary.
Quick answers
When does Street Fighter open in theaters?
The film opens this week, with previews on Thursday followed by the opening weekend.
How much is Street Fighter projected to make in its opening weekend?
Early tracking estimates a worldwide opening below $70 million, with a US take in the high 30 millions on 3,500 screens and international estimates in the mid-30 millions.
Will Street Fighter open in China?
No, the film will not open in China.