‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Debuts at No. 2 With Over $15 Million Opening Weekend

1-Minute Brief

The film's strong opening signals continued audience interest in animated and hybrid family movies at the box office.

Key Facts

• ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opened in second place at the box office.
• The film earned $15.5 million according to The Independent and $15.4 million according to The Hollywood Reporter.
• ‘Spider-Man’ remained in the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive weekend.
• ‘Dog Stars’ had a poor box office performance, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
• The release comes three years after Warner Bros. was first associated with the project.

What Happened

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ debuted in theaters and secured the second spot at the box office, while ‘Spider-Man’ continued its run at No. 1.

Why It Matters

The performance of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ highlights the ongoing popularity of animated and family-oriented films, and its opening weekend results may influence future releases in the genre. Box office earnings for ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ differ slightly between sources: $15.5 million (The Independent) and $15.4 million (The Hollywood Reporter).

What's Next

Industry observers will monitor whether ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ maintains momentum in coming weeks and how it performs relative to other family films.