Fighting games have been a popular genre in the video game industry for decades, and some of these beloved titles have made their way to the big screen as animated features. Here’s a list of the 10 best animated movies based on fighting games:

1. Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) – Widely regarded as one of the best video game adaptations ever made, this film captures the essence of the Street Fighter franchise perfectly.
2. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020) – This R-rated animated film brings the brutal world of Mortal Kombat to life with stunning animation and a compelling story.
3. Tekken: Blood Vengeance (2011) – While not perfect, this CGI film offers an interesting take on the Tekken universe with impressive visuals.
4. Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994) – Based on the SNK fighting game series, this anime film delivers intense action and a solid plot.
5. The King of Fighters: Another Day (2005) – This four-episode OVA series brings the KOF characters to life in short but action-packed stories.
6. Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation (1999) – Focusing on Ryu’s backstory, this film offers a deeper look into the Street Fighter lore.
7. Virtua Fighter (1995) – This anime series, based on Sega’s 3D fighting game, expands on the characters’ backstories and motivations.
8. Darkstalkers: The Animated Series (1997) – While it deviates from the game’s darker tone, this series still captures the unique monster-themed fighters.
9. Fighting Foodons (2001) – Based on the quirky fighting game “Kakutō Ryōri Densetsu Bistro Recipe,” this anime brings food-based fighters to life in a fun, if silly, way.
10. Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) – While Pokémon isn’t strictly a fighting game, the battles in this first movie capture the essence of the game’s combat system.

These animated adaptations have managed to bring the excitement and energy of fighting games to the screen, often expanding on the lore and characters that fans have come to love.