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Coyote vs. ACME achieves major box office success

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2023 tax-write-off of the mixed live-action/animation hybrid *Coyote vs. ACME* was reversed when Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights for $50 million in March 2025. The film, directed by Dave Green and produced by James Gunn and Chris DeFaria, follows Wile E. Coyote as he sues the Acme Corporation for its faulty products, based on Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker article. Originally completed in 2023 for HBO Max, the project was abruptly shelved by Warner Bros. for tax purposes despite positive audience test scores. This decision, which allowed the studio to claim a tax write-off of approximately $30 million, caused significant frustration and was described as “devastating” by star Will Forte. Following its August 28, 2026, worldwide theatrical opening, the film achieved significant commercial success. After an initial North American debut of approximately $15.4 million, the film’s global revenue climbed steadily. By mid-September, global earnings reached approximately $82.7 million, with strong performance in Mexico, where it held the number one spot for three consecutive weeks. By mid-October 2026, the film’s global box office was reported to be between $127 million and $140 million, surpassing the $100 million profitability threshold. This performance made it the most successful summer release produced by Warner Bros., even surpassing the earnings of the DC film *Supergirl*. The film maintains high critical and audience scores, including a 95% to 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore. Following its theatrical run, the film debuted on VOD platforms in the United States on September 29, 2026, with a scheduled digital release for Latin American audiences on October 29, 2026. In late October 2026, the studio submitted the film for consideration in the Academy Award category for Best Animated Feature.

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