First reactions to the Street Fighter movie

The first reactions to Paramount Pictures Street fighterthe latest big screen adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game, is out and, well, if you like fun, then the movie might just be right up your alley.

Street fighter held its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday, and Paramount also held a series of screenings this week and allowed attendees to post brief reactions to the film on social media. The film hits theaters on October 16 and reviews drop on October 14.

The film’s synopsis reads: “In 1993, ex-Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into battle when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the upcoming World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, destiny and fury. But behind this battle royal lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to compete against each other and against demons from their past and if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!

The full cast includes Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i (Akuma), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim), Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent (Balrog), Jason Momoa (Blanka), Don Lee (Gouken), Orville Peck (Vega), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli) and Alexander Volkanovski (Joe).

Japanese American filmmaker Kitao Sakurai (Beef, Bad trip) directed Street fighter based on a screenplay by Dalan Musson (Captain America: Brave New World) and Gary Dauberman (Annabelle, She, The Nun).

Below is a selection of the first reactions to Street fighter.

This might be a controversial thing to say, but STREET FIGHTER (2026) often seems like a better successor to Mortal Kombat (1995) than the two recent MK films.
One of the few big-budget projects that truly captures the vibe and energy of the anime in live-action.
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter is at its best when it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Noah Centineo and Cody Rhodes got the memo and thus completely stole the movie. Some great needle drops too. But I didn’t really know what was going on because I was terrible at this game. pic.twitter.com/nyOIpuVgEL
– Matt Rodgers @LFF (@MainstreamMatt) October 13, 2026

Kitao Sakurai’s #StreetFighter features a chaotic mix of action, animated madness, epic characters, combos, and showdowns that don’t always pan out. However, Sakurai’s brilliance behind the camera helped create one of the most visually stunning and fun blockbusters of the year. pic.twitter.com/2Z0qCjFkTr
— Phil Roberts (@philthecool) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter is a winner.
It’s a throwback to the 90s with visual nostalgia but also in its humor and the sale of a red-hot cast.
Koji Ryu; great. Cody is really funny. Schulz also lands a lot. Roman is scary as Akuma, especially in voiceover.
A silly, fun, fearless good time. pic.twitter.com/I0kAeIqZxy
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) October 13, 2026

Street Fighter has some good elements (the 2D animation is gorgeous and some entertaining fight sequences) but it ultimately falls flat. The cast does what they can with the dialogue (not great) but it looks amazing! The jokes rarely land and it feels like half a movie. #StreetFighter pic.twitter.com/JXiLnX1QM7
– Tessa Smith – Mama’s Geeky (@MamasGeeky) October 13, 2026

STREET FIGHTER is a sexy looking film, from the mixed medium elements to its saturated color palette to its impeccably attractive cast. Unfortunately, it literally loses the plot one too many times, and its fight scenes start to feel less like a treat and more like a distraction. pic.twitter.com/qdjb9Ydaes
— Bill Bria (@billbria) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter is like Bloodsport on steroids for horses, with deliciously over-the-top explosive action. It’s also funny in the sense that it both pays homage to the ridiculousness of ’80s action movies while also poking fun at the toxic machismo that those same films helped inspire. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mugra84SkP
— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) October 13, 2026

To call #StreetFighter a surprise would be an understatement. It’s a wonderful achievement with tons of knockout performances, adapting the games’ gonzo style in a very exciting way. My only complaint is that I wanted more! Cody Rhodes, your comedic future is bright pic.twitter.com/9qfqN5MBFW
— Joe 🇱🇧 🎃 (@hackermanjoe) October 13, 2026

#Streetfighter is a good Ryu moment at the cinema. With intense combat, fast-paced banter, and charismatic characters, the soul of the game fills every frame, making it one of the most fun films of the year. We had a great time. To the fans: “You win PERFECT”🔥@ParamountUK pic.twitter.com/YaRPokelu8
– All on the board (@allontheboard) October 13, 2026

I’m a grown woman and when I tell you I got goosebumps watching #StreetFighter – the way they honored the characters’ fighting moves and had over 100 Easter eggs as a nod to those who grew up playing it and beyond made me smile. Noah Centineo crushed like Ken! pic.twitter.com/gTRwePWufi
– Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighterMovie is KICK-ASS! He works his way into one of the BEST MOVIES you’ll see this year. Kitao Sakurai achieves the perfect combination of style, energy and fun. Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji nail every move, while Callina Liang is a dream Chun-Li. It’s Street Fighter… pic.twitter.com/kAR5HQiuA3
– Anthony Gagliardi @ The Movie Podcast (@AJGaliardi) October 13, 2026

The Street Fighter movie is really fun and I’m going to watch it 8 more times
Take this how you want to take it, but I think you’ll all love how fun the movie is!!!!
— Justin Wong (@JWonggg) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter BRINGS THE GAME TO LIFE! It honors its legacy while delivering spectacular fights, GREAT music, and lots of laughs from start to finish. Callina Liang, Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji are all killing it! One of my FAVORITE films of the year! 🥊🔥 pic.twitter.com/svRQFnNIv7
– Shahbaz • The Film Podcast (@shayhbaz) October 13, 2026

STREET FIGHTER is ONE FOR THE FANS. It’s an adrenaline-pumping spectacle with a striking mix of animation and live-action visuals that keeps fans hooked on every fight. Kitao Sakurai works with a good cast and Callina Liang SHINES as Chun-Li. #StreetFighterFilm pic.twitter.com/AjpATPmal8
— Christopher Gallardo (@chrisagwrites) October 13, 2026

I just came out of the premiere of #streetfighter, and I had a blast! The film really captures the spirit of the games, with tons of fun references for fans. The soundtrack is great and the 2D animation was a real highlight. Such a fun experience for Street Fighter fans. pic.twitter.com/t2aQjK2P4y
– Felix Ang (@SUBATUBE) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter embraces the cartoonish absurdity of its video game roots, but the humor doesn’t always land.
The film really shines in its serious moments, including crowd-pleasing fight scenes and some truly impressive animated flashback scenes.
Liang and Koji are great. pic.twitter.com/vtMeoIQEY7
– POC Culture (@POCculture) October 13, 2026

As a huge Street Fighter fan, the movie was exactly what I expected from the trailers lol
The 2D animated sequences were my favorite parts and the movie is really funny at times (although too much humor during the serious moments, IMO) https://t.co/gCI51D8pCG
— DaFeetLee (@DaFeetLee) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter knows exactly what kind of movie this is, it fully commits to it, and that’s exactly why it works for me!
It’s loud, ridiculous, stylish, and most importantly, it’s not afraid to be fun.
Cody Rhodes steals every scene he’s in, and I absolutely had a blast from start to finish! pic.twitter.com/xbSJXEsZMA
– Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) October 13, 2026

#Streetfighter is the movie my son and I have been most excited to see and it did NOT disappoint! Fun, action-packed and a perfect homage to the game it came from!
The animated flashback scenes were beautifully done and were a highlight for me! The entire cast… pic.twitter.com/x9wud3jwsN
– Graciethecosplaylass 💋 (@Graciecosplay) October 13, 2026

We saw #StreetFighter at the premiere last night: perfectly harmless, but perfectly funny. A sort of retro film from the 90s that we would watch on a whim during a blockbuster on a Friday evening and that we would enjoy with our school friends over a pizza. Tends to fall flat in certain areas, some seem…
– JoBlo.com (@joblocom) October 13, 2026

#Streetfightermovie is a BLAST. It’s campy, hilarious, action-packed and just plain fun. There are a lot of great callbacks to the OG games. Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji are perfect as Ken & Ryu and understood the mission. Callina Liang is breathtaking as Chun-Li and… pic.twitter.com/HQ8oMfbi5o
– Junior Félix (@JuniorFett) October 13, 2026

#StreetFighter features bold and risky moves that give it the edge as the best live action fighting video game adaptation.
It feels like the film doesn’t know what direction it really wants to take; therefore, these bold and risky actions hurt the film more than they help it. THE… pic.twitter.com/G4pXQ4JxfW
– Christopher notes it 🦦 (@LuminousDagger) October 13, 2026

As a big fan of the games, I was able to have fun with #StreetFighter, but it has a lot of problems. It nails some characters, completely mocks others, and the humor is below juvenile American Pie levels (I lost count of the gay jokes).
The fight scenes are… pic.twitter.com/hs4xGfVdhL
– Dark Cassidy 🎃👻💀 (@RorMachine) October 13, 2026

Gn entert

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