Overview
Coyote vs. Acme
Directed by Dave Green
Out abroad since Aug 20
After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
WRITERSamy BurchSTARRINGWill Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, Eric BauzaGENREFamily, Comedy, Animation
In theaters· week 7 · 2026
Overview
A film from Dave Green, starring Will Forte and John Cena.
It opened at #2 with $15.9M, fell 25% in its second weekend, and has $60.1M domestic and $99.0M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.82 on Letterboxd.
TypeOriginalAdaptation (this film)SequelRemake
SourceArticle
Where to Watch
United StatesStill in theaters
Playing in 1,905 theaters across the United States.
Find showtimesShowtimes and tickets on Fandango
Letterboxd · As of Oct 15
3.82
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 28 | 3.85 |
| Aug 29 | 3.90 |
| Aug 30 | 3.90 |
| Aug 31 | 3.89 |
| Sep 1 | 3.89 |
| Sep 2 | 3.88 |
| Sep 6 | 3.87 |
| Sep 8 | 3.86 |
| Sep 10 | 3.86 |
| Sep 12 | 3.90 |
| Sep 14 | 3.86 |
| Sep 16 | 3.85 |
| Sep 19 | 3.85 |
| Sep 21 | 3.43 |
| Sep 22 | 3.85 |
| Sep 23 | 3.85 |
| Sep 24 | 3.84 |
| Sep 28 | 3.84 |
| Sep 29 | 3.84 |
| Sep 30 | 3.84 |
| Oct 1 | 3.83 |
| Oct 2 | 3.83 |
| Oct 3 | 3.83 |
| Oct 4 | 3.83 |
| Oct 5 | 3.83 |
| Oct 6 | 3.83 |
| Oct 7 | 3.82 |
| Oct 8 | 3.82 |
| Oct 9 | 3.82 |
| Oct 10 | 3.82 |
| Oct 11 | 3.82 |
| Oct 12 | 3.82 |
| Oct 13 | 3.82 |
| Oct 14 | 3.82 |
| Oct 15 | 3.82 |
Tap the line for a readingOpen Letterboxd
CriticsAll 5View all
5 reviews in the news feed
IndieWire‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Thank Goodness This Clever Comedy About the Evils of Corporate Greed Was Rescued from Corporate HellAug 26Deadline‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: The Movie Warner Bros Shelved In 2023 Becomes Its Most Entertaining Film Of 2026 & Best Live Action/Toon Hybrid Since ‘Roger Rabbit’Aug 12The Hollywood Reporter‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Nearly Shelved Looney Tunes Film Starring Will Forte and John Cena Is One of the Best Live-Action/Animated Hybrids EverAug 12Variety‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Wile E. Coyote Stars in a Courtroom Comedy That Blends Cartoons and Live Action. But the Fizz of Anarchy Is MissingAug 12VarietyRep. Joaquin Castro Calls Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Predatory’ for Shelving ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ Asks Justice Dept. to ‘Review This Conduct’Nov 14
Opening weekend
$15.9M
#2 · Aug 28 · then −24.8% in its second weekend
6 weekends, Aug 28 – Oct 2
Domestic
$60.1M
Last reported Oct 8 · 3.78× its opening so far · 6 weekends
International
$38.9M
Fantasy
How FilmDraft worksFilmDraft fantasy
Draft this year’s films with your friends
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.82 · RT 96% · Metacritic 77
Box officeDomestic gross$60.1M
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
Studio
Distributor
Ketchup EntertainmentCoyote vs. Acme is its highest-grossing film on FilmDraft.
2026 slate · 3 films
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
Also in 2026: The Cat in the Hat
