‘Coyote vs. Acme’ surges past expectations, snagging No. 2 at domestic box office after cancellation
A canceled comedy defies odds, leaping to No. 2 at the box office.
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Source diversity sample: Rolling Stone · BuzzFeed · A.V. Club · Page Six · National Review · NBC News · Screen Daily · Entertainment Weekly.
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Against expectations, the Warner Bros. comedy ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ has vaulted to the No. 2 spot at the U.S. box office after its earlier cancellation, earning $15.5 million in its opening weekend in theaters while ‘Spider‑Man’ held the top position for a fifth consecutive weekend.
Screen Daily and Entertainment Weekly both stress the unexpected debut but stop short of explaining the cancellation decision. Coverage does not yet clarify how the lawsuit might affect upcoming releases or whether the film can sustain its momentum.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 6h ago.
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What box office position did ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ achieve in its opening weekend?
It reached No. 2 domestically, behind ‘Spider‑Man’.
How much did the film earn in its opening weekend?
$15.5 million, according to NBC News.
What legal development is reported regarding the film’s producers?
National Review states the producers have retained lawyers.
Sources (9)
- Will Forte Talks Overdue Arrival of 'Coyote vs. Acme': Looney Tunes Has 'Always Been Subversive' Rolling Stone · 20h ago
- Bet You Can't Name All 15 Of These "Looney Tunes" Characters BuzzFeed · 20h ago
- Coyote Vs. Acme won its case, but still loses to the legacy of Looney Tunes A.V. Club · 20h ago
- How ‘Coyote vs Acme’ is still a success story despite it likely to lose money Page Six · 20h ago
- Coyote Vs. Acme drops anvil on The Dog Stars at the weekend box office A.V. Club · 20h ago
- Wile E. Coyote Finally Lawyers Up National Review · 20h ago
- Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend NBC News · 20h ago
- WB cast-off ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ scores Ketchup’s top debut at US box office behind Spider-Man Screen Daily · 20h ago
- ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ surges past expectations, snagging No. 2 at domestic box office after cancellation Entertainment Weekly · 20h ago
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