Coyote Vs. Acme Opens
Coyote vs. Acme debuted with $15.5M as Spider-Man led the box office again.
August 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 30, 7:26pm ET
Seattle TimesMeep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
FortuneWarner Bros. axed 'Coyote vs. Acme' three years ago to take a tax write off. But it's finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit
Washington Free BeaconREVIEW: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
TIME MagazineRun, Don't Walk, to See 'Coyote vs. Acme'
GizmodoOpen Channel: Tell Us What You Thought of 'Coyote vs. Acme'
SalonIt's critical that you see "Coyote vs. Acme"
UPI'Spider-Man' tops North American box office for 5th weekend
AlterNetWile E. Coyote vs. Trumpism —and the movie Hollywood didn't want you to see
ABC News'Coyote vs. Acme' opens with $15.5M, 'Spider-Man' No. 1 for fifth weekend
Associated PressMeep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
DeadlineBox Office: 'Spider-Man' No. 1, 'Coyote Vs. Acme' $12M+, 'Dog Stars' Tanks
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What happened
“Coyote vs. Acme” opened with an estimated $15.5 million in North American ticket sales, landing at No. 2 after Warner Bros. shelved the completed Looney Tunes film three years ago. Ketchup EntertainmentKetchup EntertainmentAmerican independent film production and distribution company revived and released the live-action/animation hybrid after Warner had planned to abandon it as a tax write-off. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained No. 1 for a fifth weekend with $22.2 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters. “The Odyssey” followed at No. 3 with $14.3 million.
