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The live-action/animated Looney Tunes film 'Coyote vs. Acme' has surpassed $100 million in global box office receipts, validating the decision by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment to acquire the rights after Warner Bros. shelved the project as a tax write-off.
The weekend brings two major theatrical releases, 'Verity' and 'Digger,' alongside the home video debut of 'Coyote vs. Acme' and the streaming premiere of 'Evil Dead Burn' on HBO Max. While 'Verity' is praised for its sharp humor and Anne Hathaway’s performance, 'Digger' is criticized for its heavy-handed satire and Tom Cruise’s over-the-top delivery. 'Coyote vs. Acme' continues its strong box office run, having recently passed $37 million domestically.
The hybrid live-action/animated film 'Coyote vs. Acme' is now available for digital purchase and rental on Prime Video. The movie, which was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, was revived by Ketchup Entertainment and has grossed over $100 million globally since its August 2026 theatrical release.
The animated/live-action hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' has surpassed $100 million in global box office receipts, validating the decision by Ketchup Entertainment to acquire the rights after Warner Bros. abandoned the project. The film, which features Wile E. Coyote suing Acme products, is set to launch on digital platforms on September 28.
Coyote Vs. Acme rises to No. 3 at the worldwide box office in its second weekend, grabbing about $20.8M globally (roughly $11.3M domestic and $9.5M international) for a $57.3M worldwide total. The Cars 20th‑anniversary re-release opens domestically at $6.1M (about $7.6M with Labor Day); Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie stays in the top 10 with around $3.3M for a $48.5M domestic total and $137.2M worldwide; Akira nets $2.67M from 787 locations (~$3.39k per theater) with a four‑day projection near $3.2M; Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island earns $12.5M in six markets, lifting international to about $84.6M. Cars’ re-release adds $1.9M internationally for an $8.0M weekend total.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day stays No. 1 at the domestic box office for a sixth straight week with about $18 million, helping Hollywood post its strongest summer since before the pandemic. The Odyssey sits in second place as Nolan's epic pushes global totals toward $1.63 billion. Through Aug. 31, the summer box office tallies about $4.6 billion in the U.S., up roughly 26% from 2025 and near the 2013 record; forecasts put the season at about $4.759 billion for the four-day Labor Day weekend, edging past 2013. Other releases, including By Any Means, Onslaught, Coyote vs. Acme, and Buddy, added variety to a rebound-driven slate.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads the Labor Day box office with an estimated $22 million for the four‑day weekend, pushing domestic totals toward $900 million and nudging it closer to the all‑time North American record. Coyote vs Acme is solid in second with about $15.3 million over four days, lifting its domestic total to roughly $37.8 million as it contests The Odyssey for the No. 2 spot. Other titles like By Any Means and Insidious: Out of the Further are further back, while Buddy continues to hold well, signaling a strong close to the summer box office with overall domestic totals near $4.7 billion.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to shelve Coyote vs. Acme for tax reasons spurred fan activism, leading to a theatrical release via Ketchup Entertainment; the film opened strong domestically and has surpassed $22M worldwide, boosted by solid reviews and word-of-mouth, illustrating how publicity can elevate a movie’s fortunes and serving as a cautionary tale against shelving creative projects for tax write-offs.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day repeats as August’s No. 1 at the domestic box office, pushing its total toward the unadjusted North American record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Coyote vs. Acme opens with about $13–14 million to compete for No. 2 with The Odyssey, while The Dog Stars enters with around $7 million amid mixed reviews.
Disney/20th Century’s The Dog Stars opened to $8 million domestic from about 3,330 theaters, a fifth-place, underwhelming debut for an $80M+ production; Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained the weekend’s top draw with $22.2 million and a domestic total near $891 million, as The Odyssey ($14.6M) rose to second, followed by Coyote vs. Acme ($13.5M) in third and Insidious: Out of the Further ($10.1M) in fourth. The results cap a lukewarm close to summer box office.
A thoughtful review argues Coyote vs. Acme is a surprisingly subversive, emotionally grounded Looney Tunes entry that uses Wile E. Coyote’s trial and a larger corporate conspiracy to critique mega-corporations, delivering sharper themes and genuine heart while noting some worldbuilding gaps; the film works best when the animation speaks for itself and when the Road Runner’s testimony reframes decades of cartoon lore.
Coyote vs. Acme debuted to $15.9 million domestically, finishing second behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day; Warner Bros. invested about $70 million, while Ketchup Entertainment acquired rights for $50 million, giving the IP a lifeline. While strong reviews and an A CinemaScore could help it hold and push toward around $50 million worldwide, the film’s modest opening and uncertain overseas performance keep the future of Looney Tunes cinema projects uncertain, with WB still controlling the IP.
Coyote vs. Acme rides a strong theatrical wave as io9 chats with Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Erica Bauza, and director Dave Green about the Looney Tunes courtroom caper—Wile E. Coyote sues Acme, Road Runner testifies, and Acme wins, delivering a message of perseverance rather than a pure victory. The film’s release—years after being shelved as a tax write‑off—was propelled by fan campaigns and a $15 million opening weekend, underscoring the “never give up” spirit that carried it to theaters.
After a three-year delay and a tax-write-off shelving, Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters as a Looney Tunes legal satire from Dave Green. Wile E. Coyote enlists Will Forte’s earnest lawyer and Lana Condor to sue Acme, delivering a warm, Roger Rabbit–style homage with plenty of cameos, a Road Runner on the stand, and a bittersweet ending about Toon friendship. It opened around $16 million, with praise for its humor and heart, though critics note it could have pushed bolder themes and benefited from stronger marketing by Warner Bros.
Director Dave Green and team describe a 15-month development path for Coyote Vs. Acme, using animatics and “sketchvis” to pre-visualize how Looney Tunes characters interact with real environments. The film blends 2D and live-action, with the animation driving camera choices and performances; multiple cuts and on-set puppeteering helped preserve the classic Looney Tunes energy while leveraging evolving technology.