Street Fighter Opens Strong Despite Mixed Reviews; Holmes Doc Surpasses Expectations

Key points

• 'Street Fighter' grossed $4M in U.S. previews, exceeding the $3M preview of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' but trailing 'Mortal Kombat 2.'
• The film is projected to open with over $30M domestically, contributing to a $70M global debut as the first major release under the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
• Critics gave 'Street Fighter' a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score, praising its visual style and action but criticizing its script and tone.
• A24's documentary 'You Can See Everything' earned $2M in previews, with estimates suggesting it could open north of $10M, potentially surpassing the previous documentary record.
• The documentary, which follows Elizabeth Holmes, has a 100% critic score and 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Background

This weekend marks the first major theatrical release following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. 'Street Fighter' is the lead title, with 'You Can See Everything' and 'Whalefall' also opening. Previous coverage noted strong critical praise for the Holmes documentary and high expectations for the video game adaptation.

How outlets are covering it

Deadline reports strong preview numbers for 'Street Fighter' but notes its low critical score. Rotten Tomatoes and The New York Times highlight the film's visual appeal and action sequences but criticize its script and tonal inconsistencies. Mashable offers a more positive review, comparing it favorably to the live-action 'Super Mario Bros.' film. For 'You Can See Everything,' Deadline and archive sources emphasize its potential to break box office records for documentaries, while archive sources note legal threats from Melania Trump that could impact its performance.

Why it matters

The performance of 'Street Fighter' and 'You Can See Everything' will set the tone for the post-merger Paramount-Warner Bros. slate and indicate the viability of video game adaptations and high-profile documentaries in the current market.

What to watch

Official box office figures for the opening weekend will be released on Monday. 'Street Fighter' is expected to open north of $30M, while 'You Can See Everything' could surpass $10M, potentially setting a new record for a non-music documentary.