GoKawiil
Tech News
Coyote vs. Acme, the film Warner Bros. once shelved for a $30 million tax write-off, has now crossed $100 million domestically and surpassed its $70 million production budget. Distributor Ketchum Entertainment credited fans for the milestone, and the film has outgrossed five of Warner Bros.' eight 2026 domestic releases, including The End of Oak Street.
Zach Cregger's new take on 'Resident Evil' has opened to a record-setting box office haul for the long-running franchise, buoyed by positive critical reception and strong audience word of mouth. Industry watchers expect the film to maintain steady earnings over the coming weeks rather than fade quickly after opening weekend.
The new Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' landed as the second most-streamed movie across all services during its opening week on streaming. The ranking reflects strong viewer demand shortly after the film became available to stream.
AMC Theatres, fresh off the highest-grossing weekend in its 106-year history with over 10.2 million admissions across AMC and Odeon locations, is starting its own distribution arm. The move comes because even strong box-office demand hasn't solved a deeper problem: studios simply aren't releasing enough films to keep theater screens consistently filled.
This summer's theatrical slate delivered unusually strong results, with a new Spider-Man installment leading ticket sales alongside heavy anticipation for the upcoming Greek-epic adaptation The Odyssey. Industry watchers note the season outperformed recent expectations after several sluggish years for cinema attendance.
'Coyote vs. Acme' outperformed several other genre films released this past weekend, drawing the largest audience response among new releases. The film's box office showing stood out despite a crowded field of competing titles.