diff --git a/e2e_tests/run_e2e_tests.sh b/e2e_tests/run_e2e_tests.sh
index c9d1647f..95f82083 100644
--- a/e2e_tests/run_e2e_tests.sh
+++ b/e2e_tests/run_e2e_tests.sh
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ sh build_filter_image.sh
 log starting the arch gateway service
 log =================================
 docker compose down
-docker compose up &
+docker compose up -d
 wait_for_healthz "http://localhost:10000/healthz" 60
 cd -