From Polygon · Tomas Franzese · · 40s
Street Fighter Fails To Match Resident Evil's Opening Weekend Box Office Success
Street Fighter earns half Resident Evil's opening weekend box office.
In brief
Street Fighter earns half Resident Evil's opening weekend box office. Street Fighter grossed $31 million in opening weekend versus Resident Evil's $60 million. Originally reported by Polygon.
Street Fighter Opening Weekend
Street Fighter earned $31 million in its opening weekend.
Resident Evil Opening Weekend
Resident Evil earned $60 million in its opening weekend.
Comparison to Mortal Kombat 2
Street Fighter earned less than Mortal Kombat 2, another fighting game adaptation.
Adaptation Strategies
Street Fighter used fan service and IP wackiness while Resident Evil told an original story.
In short
Street Fighter grossed $31 million in opening weekend versus Resident Evil's $60 million.
