Coyote vs. Acme Opens to Strong Box Office, Critical Acclaim

After a years-long battle that saw it shelved for a tax writeoff and then rescued by an independent distributor, the live-action and animation hybrid comedy Coyote vs. Acme has finally arrived in theaters, opening on August 28, 2026. The film, which follows Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote in a lawsuit against the Acme Corporation, debuted to strong box office projections and critical acclaim, marking a significant victory for the indie studio that saved it. According to projections reported by Deadline, the film is expected to gross approximately $14 million domestically in its opening weekend.