Street Fighter Reboot Heads to Video-on-Demand December 1
The Kitao Sakurai-directed film, which opened in theaters October 16, will be available to rent or buy digitally before its Paramount+ debut.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Paramount Pictures has scheduled the Street Fighter reboot for video-on-demand release on December 1, 2026, on platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV. Paramount+ subscription streaming is projected for mid-January 2027.
Why it matters
The December 1 digital release gives viewers who missed the October 16 theatrical run a way to watch the film at home ahead of its subscription debut. The timing reflects the film's 90-day theatrical-to-streaming window.
The film opened to $30.8 million and earned around $99.5 million globally against an $82 million budget, while drawing a 42% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a 78% Popcornmeter audience score. Its digital performance and the timing of the Paramount+ debut remain unconfirmed.
The players
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures is a major Hollywood film studio and the distributor of the Street Fighter reboot.
Kitao Sakurai
Kitao Sakurai is the director of the Street Fighter reboot, which was released in 2026.
The details
Directed by Kitao Sakurai and rated PG-13, the film follows Ryu and Ken Masters after Chun-Li recruits them into the World Warrior Tournament, where they uncover a conspiracy by the dictator M. Bison. The December 1 release will be available for purchase or rental on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Street Fighter opens in theaters.
December 1, 2026: Video-on-demand release on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Mid-January 2027: Projected Paramount+ subscription streaming debut.
Industry Dynamics
The Street Fighter schedule follows the roughly 90-day theatrical-to-streaming window that studios have used to sequence releases between cinemas and home viewing. The staggered path from theaters to digital rental and then to a subscription service reflects how distributors split a film's revenue across successive windows.
Viewers can rent or buy Street Fighter on Prime Video and Apple TV starting December 1, 2026, without waiting for a subscription release. The film's Paramount+ availability is projected for mid-January 2027.
The takeaway
Viewers who want to see Street Fighter at home can rent or buy it digitally from December 1, 2026, and should expect the Paramount+ release to follow in mid-January 2027.
What happens next
The film's Paramount+ subscription debut is projected for mid-January 2027, pending confirmation from the studio.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
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