Looney Tunes Stage a Quiet Comeback as Coyote vs. Acme Delivers Box-Office Win

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Coyote vs. Acme surprised industry expectations by earning about $15.9 million in the U.S. and roughly $24 million worldwide on a reported $70 million budget, aided by a modest $10 million marketing spend from indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment. The piece argues this performance signals renewed audience interest in the Looney Tunes and a potential revival if the franchise receives more sustained support from WB, contrasting past missteps and reboots with the film’s more faithful, genre-driven approach.
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