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After being shelved by Warner Bros. three years ago, the live-action and animated “Coyote vs. Acme” opened with an estimated $15.5 million in domestic ticket sales this past weekend following its acquisition and distribution by Ketchup Entertainment. The feature, based on an Ian Frazier “Shouts and Murmurs” column from The New Yorker, secured the second position at the North American box office, marking a significant comeback for the previously abandoned project.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” extended its box office dominance into a fifth consecutive weekend, capturing the top spot with $22.2 million domestically. The superhero film has accumulated $2.33 billion globally, positioning it as the fourth highest-grossing motion picture of all time, according to Sunday’s studio estimates.
Director Dave Green’s film, featuring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Eric Bauza in a story about Wile E. Coyote’s lawsuit against the Acme Corporation, resonated strongly with audiences and critics alike. Moviegoers awarded it an “A” CinemaScore, while it achieved a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling robust reception despite its troubled production history.
Warner Bros. had abandoned the $70 million production in 2023, opting for a tax write-off rather than releasing the completed film through HBO Max. Ketchup Entertainment purchased worldwide distribution rights for approximately $50 million early last year, breathing new life into the troubled project and achieving the indie distributor’s strongest opening to date.
“The Dog Stars,” Ridley Scott’s pandemic survival drama starring Jacob Elordi and a German Shepherd, underperformed significantly in its debut. The film, which cost between $70 million and $100 million to produce, opened in fifth place with $8 million domestically and an additional $11.3 million internationally for 20th Century Studios.
“The Odyssey” dropped to third place in its seventh weekend, earning $14.3 million domestically while generating $48.6 million overseas. The Christopher Nolan-directed Universal Pictures release has grossed $1.55 billion worldwide, demonstrating unusual international strength for the science fiction epic.
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