Bloodsport (1988)

Jean-Claude Van Damme's breakout film depicts the Kumite, a secret full-contact underground fighting tournament held in Hong Kong. Made on a $1.5 million budget, it earned $11.9 million at the US box office and launched Van Damme's Hollywood career. The film popularised the tournament-fighting format that directly inspired video games Street Fighter II (1991) and Mortal Kombat (1992), cementing its cultural legacy far beyond its box office performance.