Finding Emily sets Rotten Tomatoes record amid box office competition

The romantic comedy ‘Finding Emily’ has set a record on Rotten Tomatoes as the highest-scored romantic comedy of 2026, earning a 95% critic score. This rating places it among the top-reviewed films of the year, matching the score of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’.

In the box office landscape, ‘The Dog Stars’ and ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ are facing a weekend showdown. ‘The Dog Stars’, a 20th Century Studios production starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin, is projected to open domestically between $10M and $14M despite a low 36% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Conversely, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is seeing a surge in momentum following strong presales. Originally shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery, the film was later acquired by Ketchup Entertainment. It is now projected to open with approximately $15M, supported by a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and a growing cult following.