‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Lands at No. 2 With $15.4M as ‘Spider-Man’ Closes on ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ Declines

“Coyote vs. Acme,” the Jacob Elordi thriller directed by Ridley Scott, took the No. 2 spot at the box office with $15.4 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s latest weekend tracking. The report framed the result as “snagging” a position behind the week’s top performer rather than matching the headliner momentum seen in other major releases.

The same tracking indicated that “Spider-Man,” which features Tom Holland, remained in close contention with the global milestone set by “Avatar 2.” The Hollywood Reporter described “Spider-Man” as nearing that benchmark, indicating continued strength for the franchise as it plays internationally.

In the top position, “Brand New Day” was reported as leading the chart, and the outlet said it did so by surpassing “Titanic.” The comparison placed “Brand New Day” at the center of current admissions momentum while “Titanic” fell to second in the ranking context described by the tracking.

Internationally, the report said “Ne Zha 2” hit No. 4 on the all-time global chart. The outlet’s phrasing tied the movement to ongoing global receipts, indicating that the animated release continues to accumulate international audience traction as it holds its place among the biggest performers worldwide.

“Dog Stars” was reported as “put to sleep,” a characterization The Hollywood Reporter used to describe a decline in its box office performance relative to the top titles circulating that weekend. The report did not provide additional figures in its summary, but the framing suggested the film’s theatrical run has cooled as higher-profile releases pulled audience share.

The Hollywood Reporter’s tracking reflects a snapshot of the market as of Aug. 30, 2026, using weekend and cumulative performance comparisons to position major films on both domestic and international charts. As the releases continue to play through their theatrical windows, the next update will indicate whether “Coyote vs. Acme” can recover further footing or whether the top tier holds steady.

For audiences and industry observers, the week’s rankings underscore how quickly box office leadership can shift, with franchise titles and major global performers continuing to influence chart movement. They also show how a studio’s mid-to-late run titles can experience steep ranking changes when new competitive entries pull attention and screens.

Industrywide, weekend splits like these can affect downstream expectations for theater bookings and screen allocation, particularly for movies already tracking behind the primary leader. The reported standings also keep pressure on distributors to manage marketing and release strategy as multiple global blockbusters overlap on the chart.