In the early days of video game movie adaptations, many thought the format just couldn't be done. Super Mario Bros and Double Dragon were embarrassing financial flops, but in 1994, Street Fighter opened to solid business. While the Jean-Claude Van Damme-led film was no critical darling, it made money and has since become a cult classic, and we dive into its making here. And, in 1995, the movie that really made Hollywood realize the format had promise, Mortal Kombat, came out and was a smash hit. But, its journey to the big screen was fraught with controversy, as we examine here.

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