Fan service gone too far or a messy film?

Created in 1987 by Takashi Nishiyama and Hiroshi Matsumoto, Street Fighter grew from a pixelated fighting game into a franchise of more than 40 titles, spinoffs and crossovers. Its global arcade success eventually drew Hollywood’s attention, leading to a 1994 live-action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Despite its campy tone, the film earned nearly $100 million in 1994. The franchise remains a pop-culture touchstone for millennials and Gen X, known for its visual styles, dynamic combos and characters such as Ryu and Chun-Li.