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Street Fighter fans can't tell how they feel about the new film: "As a video game movie, you could do a lot…
Fans are divided on the new live-action Street Fighter movie, with audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes being significantly higher than critic scores. While some praise the film for doing more good than bad and appreciate the performances of actors like Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, others are confused by the ending and criticize the script, particularly for M. Bison's portrayal.
Street Fighter's bad reviews even has Uwe Boll taking shots: "Don't ever bash my movies again"
Director Uwe Boll, known for poorly received video game adaptations, commented on the negative reviews for the new Street Fighter movie. He shared a negative review on Twitter, suggesting his own films might not be as bad in comparison. The Street Fighter movie has received mixed to negative reviews, with critics citing its editing, humor, and abrupt ending.
Street Fighter movie Easter eggs: every special move, fighter and stage in the Capcom video game adaptation
The Street Fighter movie is packed with Easter eggs, referencing numerous characters, special moves, and stages from the iconic Capcom fighting game series, particularly Street Fighter II. Notable callbacks include character outfits, signature moves like the Hadouken and Flash Kick, and recreated stages such as the Ayutthaya Ruins and E. Honda's bathhouse.
Games Inbox: Was the GTA 6 launch trailer the last one?
Readers discuss the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer, with some feeling it revealed little new information and expressing concern over Rockstar's marketing strategy. Other topics include the generic nature of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's advertising, the challenges of adapting video games into movies, and frustration with Sony's refund policy compared to Steam's.
Street Fighter (2026) Movie Review — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The new 2026 live-action Street Fighter movie is a successful adaptation of Capcom's fighting game franchise, praised for its excellent choreography, tasteful inclusion of special moves, and a story that expands beyond just Ryu. The film also features impressive 2D animated segments for flashbacks and backstory, making it a love letter to fans.
The Live-Action Street Fighter Movie Curse Has Yet To Be Broken
The latest live-action Street Fighter movie continues the franchise's streak of poorly received adaptations, failing to establish a consistent tone or compelling narrative. Despite strong performances from some cast members and impressive animated sequences, the film suffers from weak dialogue, questionable casting choices like Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and a rushed plot that does a disservice to iconic characters like Chun-Li.
Street Fighter movie's terrible Rotten Tomatoes score takes us back to the old days of bad video game movies
The new Street Fighter movie has received mixed to negative reviews, with a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it is still better than the 1994 film's 20% score. Critics found the new adaptation to be tonally inconsistent and overly reliant on 90s nostalgia, while some praised its imaginative qualities.
Street Fighter review roundup: sorry, folks, but it sounds like a mess
The new Street Fighter movie has received largely negative reviews, with critics calling it a "mess" and "incoherent." While some praise the fight choreography and performances, many feel the film fails to live up to the franchise's potential and is overshadowed by its own silliness.
We’re Getting A WWE And Street Fighter Crossover, And It’s Pretty Weird
2K Games has announced a new DLC pack for WWE 2K24, the "WWE 2K24 X Street Fighter Elite Pack," which allows WWE performers like The Rock and Rey Mysterio to be dressed as Street Fighter characters with inspired moves. This crossover is tied to the release of the Street Fighter movie and is described as "pretty weird" and "merchandising taken to a new extreme."
Street Fighter movie review: "This reboot is far from a perfect knockout"
The Street Fighter movie reboot is an overstuffed and hyper-edited film that struggles with multiple plotlines and relies heavily on dick jokes. While it features excellent animated sequences and some fun slapstick fights, the action lacks visceral impact and the story ends without resolving its main conflict, making it fall short of expectations set by other video game adaptations.
Street Fighter Could Be In For A Rough First Round At The Box Office
The new Street Fighter movie is projected to have a weak opening weekend, earning under $70 million worldwide against an $82 million production budget. This performance is significantly lower than the recent Resident Evil movie but slightly better than Mortal Kombat 2's opening. The 2009 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is highlighted as a major box office failure.
Evening Reading - October 13, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers upcoming game releases like Mina the Hollower and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a review of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and news regarding F-Zero GX cheat codes and Capcom's Resident Evil remakes on Nintendo Switch. The article also touches on Epic Games' AI pivot, Apple's new home entertainment products, and the passing of FPS level designer Richard Gray.
Street Fighter director says Capcom "loves" the movie and game lead describes it as "his version come to…
Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai revealed that Capcom "loves" the film, with Street Fighter 5 and 6 director Takayuki Nakayama describing it as his "version of Street Fighter in his head come to life." While early reactions to the movie are mixed, Capcom has had a prolific year in Hollywood with successful adaptations of Devil May Cry and Resident Evil.
First reactions to Street Fighter movie are mixed, with some critics calling it "a silly, fun, and fearless good time," but others say it "falls flat"
Early critical reactions to the new Street Fighter movie are mixed, with some praising its fun, fearless, and nostalgic approach, while others find it falls flat with weak dialogue and a muddled direction. The film, starring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, features extensive nods to the video game franchise and a star-studded cast.
Sorry, Street Fighter Movie, But Mondo Just Won The Poster Fight
Mondo has released a new Street Fighter 2 poster designed by Gian Galang, which is being praised as superior to the official poster for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The artwork captures an iconic rivalry between Ryu and Sagat, with the artist expressing personal connection to the franchise. The poster will be available for pre-order on October 16.
A dozen eggs and fighting game homework: Street Fighter's Chun-Li star went above and beyond with her prep because she "didn't want to disappoint the fans"
Actress Callina Liang detailed her extensive preparation for the role of Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, including a strict diet and studying all of Chun-Li's moves from the games. She aimed to honor the beloved character and avoid disappointing fans. The film's cast and crew, including Jon Valera, also focused on accurately representing the game's signature styles.
Street Fighter movie stunt coordinator researched "every character" to ensure each fight had their…
Street Fighter movie's Ken actor Noah Centineo revealed that stunt coordinator John Valera meticulously researched each character's unique fighting style to ensure authenticity. The production aimed to faithfully represent the diverse combat techniques of the game's roster, including signature moves, to create brutal and accurate fight sequences.
Paramount Pictures adapting live-action movie set in Cyberpunk 2077 universe, co-produced by CD Projekt Red
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with CD Projekt Red co-producing. This follows the success of other video game adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Fallout. CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.
Cyberpunk 2077 movie officially in the works at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set within the universe of Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red set to produce. While no cast or director has been announced, the project is expected to focus on new characters, similar to the Netflix series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. This move aligns with Paramount's increasing investment in video game adaptations.
Live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development with CD Projekt Red co-producing
A live-action movie based on Cyberpunk 2077 is in development at Paramount Pictures, with CD Projekt Red co-producing alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. While details are scarce, this follows the success of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime and Paramount's previous video game adaptations like the Sonic the Hedgehog films.
