The live-action film Street Fighter secured the number one spot at the domestic box office this weekend, earning $31 million. Despite its victory, the film was accompanied by a massive performance from the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, which emerged as a major box office surprise.

How did the films perform?

While Street Fighter led the charts, the documentary produced by A24 saw significant success. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film grossed $15 million from 855 North American theaters. This represents the highest-grossing release in two decades for a title playing in fewer than 1,000 locations.

Key performance metrics for the weekend include:

  • Street Fighter: $31 million domestic opening
  • You Can See Everything: $15 million domestic opening
  • Whalefall: $8 million domestic opening
  • Other Mommy: $8.3 million (dropping to third place)

What drove the Street Fighter opening?

The Paramount Pictures and Legendary release earned a global total of $51.1 million. Although the $31 million domestic debut was lower than the $70 million worldwide opening originally hoped for, it remains a significant milestone for the franchise.

Industry reports suggest the film's audience consisted largely of older fans. The movie, which features a wide ensemble cast, also earned $7.7 million through its global IMAX network.

Why was the documentary so successful?

The Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, achieved a massive $17,544 average per screen. The film's popularity was driven by high interest, resulting in more than 2,000 sellout screenings across the country.

Critics have responded positively to the project. According to reports, the film holds a 99 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience for the documentary skewed younger, with 70 percent of viewers being under the age of 35.

FAQ

Did Street Fighter beat other video game movies?

Street Fighter's $31 million opening was lower than the $60 million opening seen by Resident Evil. It also trailed the opening of Mortal Kombat 2.

How much did the documentary earn?

The documentary You Can See Everything earned $15 million during its opening weekend in North America. This marks one of the largest debuts for a non-concert documentary in history.