Looney Tunes' First Fully Animated Movie Struggles at Box Office Despite Critical Acclaim

The Day The Earth Blew Up earns strong reviews but faces financial challenges, as fans and creators rally to extend its theatrical run.

The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, the franchise's first fully animated feature, has earned $5 million at the box office against a $15 million budget.
The movie has received positive reception, with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 86% from critics and 88% from audiences.
Storyboard artist Michael Ruocco and fans have advocated for the film, successfully extending its theatrical run beyond the initial release window.
The Blu-ray release is scheduled for May 27, 2025, and pre-orders are performing strongly, currently ranking as the #1 best-selling comedy on Amazon.
Supporters hope the film's success could influence Warner Bros. to release other shelved projects, such as the completed but unreleased Coyote vs. Acme.