'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Takes Fifth No. 1 As 'Coyote vs. Acme' Takes $14 Million Opening

Key Points:

• Sony/Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated August, maintaining the No. 1 spot every day except for the opening of “Insidious: Out of the Further,” and earned an estimated $22 million this weekend, marking its fifth No. 1 frame.
• With a domestic total nearing $891 million, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is just $43 million shy of surpassing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to claim the all-time North American box office record.
• “Coyote vs. Acme,” released by Ketchup Entertainment/Warner Animation Group after a turbulent production history, opened in 3,573 locations with $5.2 million on its first day and is projected to earn $13-14 million this weekend, marking Ketchup’s largest opening ever.
• The animated “Coyote vs. Acme” has received critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score and 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and is the first “Looney Tunes” theatrical film to earn an A CinemaScore, a rare achievement for Warner Bros. animations.
• In contrast, 20th Century’s “The Dog Stars” is underperforming with a $7 million estimated opening weekend and poor critical reception, holding a 39% Rotten Tomatoes score and a C+ CinemaScore, indicating weak audience interest.