Street Fighter’s first reactions praise its action but split on the plot and humour
Early viewers of Kitao Sakurai’s Street Fighter, which opens in cinemas on 16 October, are divided: some praise its energetic fights, 1990s nostalgia and game references, while others say the plot is muddled and the jokes often miss. The film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken, reunited when Chun-Li recruits them for a tournament shadowed by a conspiracy.
Bottom line — The early verdict is a split one: fans may enjoy the game-faithful action, but critics disagree on whether the story holds together.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that some viewers singled out the film’s 2D animated sequences and visual style.
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Yahoo Entertainment quotes critics who called it a fun, silly viewing experience, alongside others who found the premise underdeveloped.
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MovieWeb says Cody Rhodes drew praise for his performance as Guile; some viewers also highlighted Roman Reigns as Akuma.
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Philstar reports that Centineo trained for six weeks before travelling to Australia, followed by another six weeks before filming began.
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Centineo told Philstar that he and Koji trained alongside Callina Liang and grew close while discussing their characters.