STREETFIGHTER is the most confusing movie we've seen this year. A- Cast and performance built around a D- Storyline. Entertaining yet disjointed and dressed up for the 90s, but in a way that feels slightly off... like looking at the 90's through the eyes of someone else who was actually there. The movie is expected to open with $30M against an $83M budget. While the director believes a sequel is imminent, it will need to earn close to $200M to get a green light. The only saving grace of the movie is its casting and fight scenes. Led by Noah Centineo, who plays Ken Masters, Andrew Koji, who plays Ryu and Callina Liang, who plays Chun-li, a paper thin storyline is elevated by their over the top performances. David Dastmalchian does an admirable job as M. Bison, although he doesn’t quite invoke the fear I’d like from that villain. Wrestler Cody Rhodes plays an excellent Guile, both intimidating and funny while being over the top. 50 Cent plays the larger than life Mike Tyson inspired Balrog and Jason Momoa plays Blanka… sorta. Despite a great soundtrack and compelling characters, this is not a movie you need to see in theaters. Save it for a night at your local discount theater or wait for streaming. STREET FIGHTER lands at 17 on the 2026 movie list. Overall Grade: B-