Coyote Vs. Acme’s Box Office Officially Puts Warner Bros. To Shame

Key Points:

• Warner Bros. Discovery initially shelved the live-action animated Looney Tunes movie, Coyote vs. Acme, as a $30 million tax write-off in November 2023 but reversed the decision after backlash, allowing Ketchup Entertainment to acquire distribution rights for $50 million.
• Released on August 28, Coyote vs. Acme has grossed over $40 million worldwide, surpassing the original tax write-off value and proving strong box office resilience despite competition from major films like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
• The film experienced a modest 28.8% box office decline during its second weekend over Labor Day, earning an estimated $14.5 million domestically and climbing to third place at the box office, indicating positive audience reception.
• Coyote vs. Acme holds high critical and audience acclaim with 96% and 95% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively, driven by strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews.
• Directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch, the movie features Wile E. Coyote teaming up with a lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation for selling faulty products, blending classic Looney Tunes humor with a fresh legal storyline.