Coyote vs. ACME Outperforms The Odyssey and Ridley Scott at the Weekend Box Office

While *Coyote vs. ACME* didn’t dominate the box office during its opening weekend, it managed to outshine competitors like *The Odyssey* and a new film from a renowned director. Given that the movie was independently promoted and released by Ketchup Entertainment after being shelved by Warner Bros., this is a commendable start.

Reports indicate that *Coyote vs. ACME* raked in $15.4 million in its first weekend. Impressively, it has already earned nearly double what the Looney Tunes feature *The Day the Earth Blew Up* made throughout its entire run. Although $15.4 million might appear modest amid a summer filled with blockbusters, it’s worth noting that the film had a marketing budget of only $10 million, as Ketchup Entertainment managed the entire release process.

Originally produced by Warner Bros., *Coyote vs. ACME* was put on hold in 2023, leading the studio to take a $30 million write-off. Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights to release it independently, making its theatrical debut and early success quite remarkable.

The film has also received positive reviews, with one critic expressing that as a lifelong Looney Tunes fan, the wait for this movie was entirely worthwhile.

Meanwhile, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* continues to lead the box office, maintaining its top position this weekend. *Coyote vs. ACME* successfully kept *The Odyssey* from claiming second place and significantly outperformed *The Dog Stars*, a new release from the director of *Alien* and *The Martian*. While it may not be the highest-grossing weekend of the summer, it certainly stands out as one of the most intriguing.

Below, you can read through the full list of the top ten highest-grossing movies from this three-day weekend that were shared.

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