Street Fighter is a renowned Japanese media franchise that revolves around a series of fighting games. Developed and published by Capcom, the franchise launched its first game in 1987. Over the years, it has expanded to include six other main series games, numerous spin-offs, and crossovers, and has made appearances in various forms of media. The franchise's best-selling release, Street Fighter II, which was introduced to the market in 1991, played a pivotal role in establishing many of the conventions of the one-on-one fighting genre. As one of Capcom's flagship series, Street Fighter has become one of the highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. It has sold a total of 53 million units worldwide as of December 2023, cementing its status as one of the highest-grossing media franchises in history.