Coyote vs. ACME has achieved a respectable opening weekend at the box office, grossing $15.4 million. This figure is particularly noteworthy considering the film's tumultuous production history and its independent release by Ketchup Entertainment after Warner Bros. initially shelved it.
The film's performance allowed it to surpass The Odyssey and Ridley Scott's new movie, The Dog Stars, in weekend earnings. While not reaching blockbuster summer heights, Coyote vs. ACME's success is amplified by its modest $10 million marketing budget, managed entirely by Ketchup Entertainment. Warner Bros. had previously written off the film for $30 million in 2023 before Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights for a theatrical release.
Reviews for the film have been positive, with critics highlighting the satisfaction of seeing the project reach the screen after its abandonment. The opening weekend performance places Coyote vs. ACME second on the charts behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which earned $22.2 million.
The top ten highest-grossing films from the weekend, according to Deadline, were: Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($22.2 million), Coyote vs. ACME ($15.4 million), The Odyssey ($14.3 million), Insidious: Out of the Further ($10.1 million), The Dog Stars ($8 million), Buddy ($4.95 million), The End of Oak Street ($4.95 million), Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie ($4.87 million), Mutiny ($2.75 million), and Tony ($2.1 million).