It's been a wild ride for Coyote vs. Acme, and the road runner of box office success just keeps speeding ahead. The Looney Tunes hybrid, which was once unceremoniously shelved by Warner Bros., has now crossed a major financial milestone, and in doing so, it's left several of the studio's own 2026 releases in the dust.
As of late September, the film has grossed over $80 million worldwide, with domestic earnings topping $55 million. That's a remarkable feat for a movie that Warner Bros. initially tried to write off as a tax loss. After public backlash, the studio sold the distribution rights to Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million, and that gamble has clearly paid off for the indie distributor.
Outperforming the Studio That Ditched It
According to recent reports, Coyote vs. Acme has now surpassed five films that Warner Bros. released domestically in 2026: The End of Oak Street, Practical Magic 2, Evil Dead Burn, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and They Will Kill You. That's a stinging indictment of the studio's decision to abandon the project. Meanwhile, Supergirl, Mortal Kombat II, and Wuthering Heights still sit above it, but the gap is narrowing.
The film's success is a testament to the enduring appeal of Wile E. Coyote and the Looney Tunes gang. Directed by Dave Green, the movie blends live-action and animation as the perpetually frustrated coyote decides to sue the Acme Corporation for all those faulty rocket skates and exploding dynamite. It's a premise that clearly resonates with audiences who grew up watching the classic cartoons.
What to Watch After Coyote vs. Acme
If you've already caught Coyote vs. Acme in theaters and are hungry for more animated-live-action mashups, there are plenty of options. The Space Jam films are a natural next step, with Michael Jordan and LeBron James teaming up with the Looney Tunes for basketball showdowns. Both movies have earned solid audience scores, and they offer the same blend of nostalgia and family-friendly fun.
For a more classic take, Who Framed Roger Rabbit remains a landmark in the genre. Set in a 1947 Los Angeles where cartoons coexist with humans, it follows private detective Eddie Valiant as he helps Roger Rabbit clear his name after being framed for murder. The film won multiple awards and was later preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
As Coyote vs. Acme continues its theatrical run, fans are already wondering when it will hit streaming. No release date has been announced yet, but given its box office performance, it's likely to find a home on digital platforms soon. For now, if you haven't seen it, catch it on the big screen while you can.
In the meantime, check out our coverage of other box office surprises, like Russell Crowe's Western making a top-10 debut, or see how Tom Hardy's MobLand is climbing streaming charts. And if you're in the mood for more Looney Tunes, our guide to FanX panels might have some surprises.
