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Wile E. Coyote Beats the Vault: Rescued 'Coyote Vs. Acme' Nabs $15.4M Opening as 'Spider-Man' Stays No. 1
Aug 30, 2026
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About Ketchup Entertainment
Ketchup Entertainment is an independent film distributor and motion picture studio. The company acquires feature films for theatrical distribution, bringing completed projects to multiplexes across North America.
The distributor drew widespread attention across the film industry after stepping in to rescue the Looney Tunes hybrid feature Coyote vs. Acme. Warner Bros. Animation had previously attempted to permanently shelve the completed live-action and animation project to claim a corporate tax write-off. Following intense backlash from film enthusiasts, outrage among industry creatives, and a private funeral screening organized by the cast, Warner Bros. ultimately reversed course and sold the movie rights to Ketchup Entertainment.
Under Ketchup Entertainment, Coyote vs. Acme finally made its way into movie theaters on August 28, 2026, ending nearly three years of distribution uncertainty. The release proved to be a major box office success for the indie company, generating a strong $15.4 million domestic opening weekend debut and securing the No. 2 spot on the North American theatrical charts.
- Coverage of Ketchup Entertainment focuses predominantly on its high-profile acquisition and theatrical rescue of the shelved Looney Tunes feature Coyote vs.
- Acme.
- Reports emphasize the distributor's role in capitalizing on public interest and fan campaigns following studio tax write-off controversies.
- Media attention highlights the commercial success of the release, framing the company's acquisition as a triumph over corporate shelving decisions.
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Aug 23, 2026
Ketchup Entertainment set an August 28 release date for Coyote vs. Acme after acquiring the project following nearly three years of distribution limbo.
Will Forte And Lana Condor Never Gave Up On 'Coyote Vs. Acme'
Aug 28, 2026
Ketchup Entertainment brought Coyote vs. Acme to theaters after Warner Bros. backed down from burying the completed movie for a tax write-off.
Saved From the Vault! 'Coyote vs. Acme' Hits Theaters at Last — Here Is What It Could MakeAug 30, 2026
Rescued feature Coyote vs. Acme delivered a $15.4 million domestic opening weekend and secured the No. 2 spot on North American theatrical charts.
Wile E. Coyote Beats the Vault: Rescued 'Coyote Vs. Acme' Nabs $15.4M Opening as 'Spider-Man' Stays No. 1
Ketchup Entertainment: your questions
What is Ketchup Entertainment?
Ketchup Entertainment is an independent film distributor and studio that acquires completed motion pictures and releases them in movie theaters.
Which movie did Ketchup Entertainment rescue from Warner Bros.?
Ketchup Entertainment acquired and rescued the Looney Tunes hybrid comedy Coyote vs. Acme after Warner Bros. attempted to scrap the finished film for a tax write-off.
How much did Coyote vs. Acme make in its opening weekend under Ketchup Entertainment?
The film earned $15.4 million domestically during its opening weekend, taking the No. 2 spot on the North American theatrical charts.