Street Fighter Drops 72 Percent in Second Weekend
The Street Fighter movie topped the North American box office this weekend. The film features Cody Rhodes as Guile, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and NJPW’s Hirooki Goto as E. Honda.
The movie had been projected to earn approximately 70 million dollars worldwide in its opening weekend. It currently holds a 41 percent approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 79 percent approval rating from audiences.
The film has received a 6.3 out of 10 rating on IMDb. Several critics highlighted Cody Rhodes’ performance as Guile.
One publication described Rhodes as a scene-stealing stunner and praised his comedic ability. An entertainment journalist wrote that Rhodes steals every scene he is in.
Story timeline · 5 reports
- On the Record: Cody Rhodes Opens Up On Roman Reigns Had Heavy Stunt Involvement in Street Fighter MovieSpeaking on The Rich Eisen Show , Rhodes opened up about filming Street Fighter and how different the movie’s fight choreography was from what he’s used to…
- Results Recap: WWE’s Matt Cardona gives totally ‘biased’ review of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes in Street FighterCardona gave it glowing praise, but he knows that he is biased.
- Street Fighter Film Tops North American Box OfficeThe Street Fighter movie starring Cody Rhodes as Guile, Roman Reigns as Akuma and NJPW's Hirooki Goto as E.
- WWE stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes lead a roster built from the ring — Street Fighter castThe latest: WWE star Roman Reigns plays Akuma, one of the series’ most powerful villains and a frequent final boss.
Sources: Wrestling Observer · Ringside News · Yahoo · Martin Cid Magazine
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