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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Reaches Theaters After Being Shelved
Director Green said the film’s release proves movies can survive studio shelving after Warner Bros. took a $30 million write-off.
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, "Coyote vs. Acme" arrived in theaters, with director Dave Green celebrating on Instagram: "ACME IS FINALLY, GLORIOUSLY, IN THEATERS NOW."
- Warner Bros. shelved the approximately $70 million project in November 2023, taking an estimated $30 million tax write-off while shifting strategy after relaunching Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
- Ketchup Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights in March 2025 for around $50 million, while stars Will Forte and Lana Condor publicly advocated for the movie's survival.
- From its Thursday previews alone, "Coyote vs. Acme" grossed about $1.7 million, ranking third at the box office behind "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey."
- "It taught me also a valuable lesson that change can occur," Forte said of the journey, as Green noted the "victory" was a "shared experience" with audiences.
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ star Will Forte, and director Dave Green celebrate the film finally hitting theaters after being shelved by Warner Bros.
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