Capcom Doubles Down on Movie Strategy After Street Fighter Film's Box Office Debut

In a November 2 investor relations report, Capcom celebrated the Street Fighter film’s success at the box office during its opening weekend and doubled down on its plan to keep expanding its IP through merchandise, events, esports, and possibly more movies. Capcom and Legendary’s Street Fighter movie might’ve hurricane-kicked its way to number one at the box office during its opening weekend, but the stark drop-off it suffered in the following weeks has painted a grim picture for the possibility of a sequel.