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Coyote vs. Acme Scores Biggest-Ever Opening For Ketchup Entertainment

Strong reviews paired with a roughly $15.4–15.5 million domestic launch make the relaunch a test of whether rescued shelved films can regain commercial value or change studio incentives.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Lana Condor, Eric Bauza as Wile E. Coyote, and Will Forte in "Coyote vs. Acme.", Image 2 shows Dave Green at the Los Angeles film premiere of 'Coyote Vs. Acme'
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Overview

  • The Looney Tunes live-action/animation film opened this weekend to about $15.4–15.5 million domestically and placed No. 2 at the North American box office.
  • Critics and audiences have given the movie near‑universal praise, with reported Rotten Tomatoes scores in the mid‑90s that are driving positive word‑of‑mouth.
  • The result is Ketchup Entertainment’s biggest-ever debut and follows the studio’s reported 2025 acquisition of distribution rights from Warner Bros.
  • The film was completed in 2023 but was shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax-related write‑off, a backstory that has shaped industry and fan interest in the relaunch.
  • Analysts and insiders are watching coming weeks for hold and total grosses to judge whether this rescue can recoup Ketchup’s investment, boost director Dave Green’s profile, and influence how studios handle finished projects.