Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat franchise, addressed comments from the Street Fighter movie cast about potential crossover opportunities. During an interview, cast members including Andrew Koji (Ryu) and Noah Centineo (Ken) expressed openness to collaborating with Mortal Kombat, with Koji stating, "That’d be sick." Boon responded via Twitter, writing "Game first... then movie," accompanied by a winky face emoticon.
Previous attempts at collaboration faced obstacles. In 2019, former Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono mentioned that a proposal for a Street Fighter character in Mortal Kombat was rejected by Capcom, though he clarified he did not make the decision. However, with Street Fighter now under new leadership, the possibility of a crossover remains open. Boon had previously expressed interest in featuring Street Fighter characters in Mortal Kombat games, stating he was a "huge fan" of the series in May 2026.
The Street Fighter movie, released on October 16, 2026, received mixed critical reception. It holds a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with some reviewers calling it an "incoherent, irredeemable mess" while others noted its energetic fight sequences. Despite the divided reviews, the film's cast had previously shown enthusiasm for a crossover with Mortal Kombat, highlighting ongoing interest in potential collaborations between the two franchises.