'Street Fighter' Loses Top Box Office Spot to 'You Can See Everything' on Monday

Video game adaptations continue to struggle in Hollywood. For decades, filmmakers have attempted to capture the essence of fighting-game franchises, but the results often fall short of fan expectations. This is why the release of ‘Street Fighter’ was closely monitored.

The new film from Paramount and Legendary, directed by Kitao Sakurai, features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li. Wrestlers Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes portray Akuma and Guile, while Jason Momoa takes on the role of Blanka. The movie premiered on October 16, and initial projections suggested it would be a hit.

And yeah, as mentioned earlier, #StreetFighterMovie suffered a KO due to mixed WOM, losing the #1 yesterday at US #BoxOffice to doc #YouCanSeeEverything! The #StreetFighter film grossed 1.9M on #2 BIGGEST MON ever for fighting video game adaptations, harsh -73% drop from SUN (vs 2026 #MortalKombat2’s 2.8M, -67.2%). It hits a 32.7M US cume in 4 days. TONIGHT, it’ll to surpass 1994 #StreetFighter’s entire 33M run in the U.S., as the highest grossing film of the franchise domestically.

— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) October 20, 2026

The film debuted with $31 million domestically from 3,575 theaters, securing the top spot, along with $20.1 million from international markets, totaling $51.1 million globally. This marked a record opening for the franchise, surpassing the combined totals of previous live-action films. However, it still fell short of expectations, as Paramount had anticipated a mid-$30 million opening, with trade forecasts predicting closer to $70 million worldwide.

Then came Monday. ‘Street Fighter’ earned approximately $1.9 million, reflecting a significant 73% decline from Sunday, resulting in a loss of the top daily position to A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’. The documentary garnered around $2.5 million from just 855 locations, making it the first film this century to lead the daily box office while screening in fewer than 1,000 theaters.

Despite the drop, Monday’s earnings are commendable for a video game adaptation, marking the second-largest Monday for such films. ‘Mortal Kombat II’ had a Monday gross of $2.8 million with a 67.2% decline. Currently, ‘Street Fighter’ has accumulated $32.7 million in the U.S. over four days, on track to surpass the entire domestic total of the 1994 film.

Screenshot 2026 10 17 at 09 51 42 Street Fighter 2026 Rotten Tomatoes

A sharp decline on Monday often indicates how well a film performed over the weekend. If audiences rush to see it initially but the word of mouth is lukewarm, daily earnings tend to drop quickly. This seems to be the case for ‘Street Fighter’, which received a B- from CinemaScore, matching the grade of the 1994 film, while ‘Mortal Kombat II’ earned a B.

PERFECT! Watch the New Trailer for Street Fighter, hitting theaters everywhere October 16. https://t.co/jAAPf1k9jf

— Street Fighter Movie (@Street_Fighter) September 1, 2026

Reviews have also been mixed. The film holds a 41% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have rated it at 79%. Critics have criticized the chaotic script and humor, though the animated flashbacks and cast received praise.

Financially, ‘Street Fighter’ faces challenges. The film had a reported production cost of $82 million, co-financed by Legendary and Capcom, and it marks the first release under Paramount’s distribution agreement with Legendary. Its opening figures trail behind ‘Mortal Kombat II’, which debuted at $38.5 million domestically and $63 million globally, ultimately finishing with $129.5 million worldwide.

Screenshot 2026 10 16 at 21 13 19 You Can See Everything Rotten Tomatoes

In contrast, ‘You Can See Everything’, the documentary about Elizabeth Holmes by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, opened to $15 million across those 855 screens, achieving the second-best debut for a non-concert documentary after ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’, with numerous sold-out screenings. It received an A- from CinemaScore and a 90% audience score, reportedly made for just $7 million.

This success shifts the narrative for the weekend. The documentary averaged approximately $17,500 per screen, nearly double what ‘Street Fighter’ earned per location, and is poised for expansion. For A24, this is a significant achievement on a modest budget.

The teaser trailer ‘YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING,’ a documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. In theaters this October. https://t.co/LHRvYLXULH

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 7, 2026

The upcoming weekend will be a crucial test. ‘Clayface’ is set to debut as the major new release, and ‘Street Fighter’ is anticipated to experience a significant drop in its second weekend due to its Monday performance and audience ratings. Some analysts predict a loss for the film, contingent on its international performance and the duration of its theatrical run.

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