Street Fighter earned $4 million in Thursday previews in the United States, according to Deadline. The figure falls short of Mortal Kombat 2's $5.2 million Thursday opening but exceeds Sonic the Hedgehog's $3 million first-day total, which ultimately proved to be a modest start for a film that later gained traction.

The movie began its theatrical run with preview screenings before its official opening weekend. It marks the second adaptation of a Capcom franchise released this year, following the September debut of Resident Evil. Early box-office projections from Deadline suggest a worldwide total under $70 million, with a domestic opening in the high 30 million range across approximately 3,500 screens and an international opening in the mid-30 million range.

With a production budget of $82 million, the film would need to generate roughly double that amount to break even based on typical industry benchmarks. Its path to profitability may depend on sustained audience interest after the opening weekend, as it will face limited direct competition until the November 1 re-release of V for Vendetta, which is slated to return to theaters for its 20th anniversary.

International performance could be driven by markets including Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Australia, and various Asian regions, though the film will not open in China. Comparisons with recent video game adaptations show mixed results: Resident Evil opened to $60 million domestically and has since grossed $324 million worldwide, while Mortal Kombat 2 earned $38 million in its U.S. opening weekend and finished with $129.5 million globally. The 1994 Street Fighter film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme ultimately earned $99.4 million worldwide, whereas the 2009 installment, The Legend of Chun-Li, managed only $12.7 million globally. The upcoming 2026 entry remains untitled in terms of box-office expectations.

GameSpot's review described the latest adaptation as having moments but ultimately being messy and largely forgettable.