Acme's Coyote movie finally set for cinematic premiere, long-awaited by fans
The much-anticipated Warner Bros. film, Coyote vs. Acme, is set to hit the global theatres on August 28, 2026, under the distribution of Ketchup Entertainment. After being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, the film has now found a new home, much to the delight of fans and the creative team.
Completed in 2022, Coyote vs. Acme was originally slated for a release on HBO Max. However, Warner Bros. Discovery decided to shelve the project in 2023, opting to write off approximately $30 million as a tax loss rather than release it. This decision followed similar cancellations of completed films like Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt. The cast and crew were not informed of this decision until after production wrapped, leading to frustration and public criticism.
Despite the initial setbacks, Coyote vs. Acme has attracted interest from multiple distributors, with Ketchup Entertainment ultimately acquiring the distribution rights. The film, directed by David Green, stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and Tone Bell, and tells the story of the bond that forms between Wile E. Coyote and his unlikely legal ally.
The film sees Wile E. Coyote hiring a lawyer to sue ACME for the repeated failures of their products, leading to a confrontation between Coyote and ACME's head honcho. Coyote vs. Acme was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The news of Coyote vs. Acme's release may mark a turning point for the better in the relationship between Warner Bros. and its animation legacy. In recent months, the relationship has been strained, with the studio's decision to abruptly pull decades of classic Looney Tunes shorts from streaming on Max causing acrimony. Building 131 on Warner Bros.' lot, an early production home of many Looney Tunes shorts, is set to be demolished by the studio, potentially further exacerbating the tension.
Interestingly, Ketchup Entertainment, who has acquired the distribution rights for Coyote vs. Acme, previously distributed the animated Looney Tunes movie The Day the Earth Blew Up. Whether this acquisition is related to the strained relationship between Warner Bros. and its animation legacy remains to be seen.
Coyote vs. Acme is set to release some time next year, offering a much-needed boost to the animation community and fans alike.
Gizmodo, in an article discussing the upcoming movie releases, highlights the revival of the long-anticipated film Coyote vs. Acme. Io9, another entertainment news platform, also reports on the distribution of the movie by Ketchup Entertainment, a move that could potentially improve the strained relationship between Warner Bros. and its animation legacy. In the future, Coyote vs. Acme, a movie-and-tv production, will provide an exciting addition to the entertainment industry, tying together the stories of Wile E. Coyote and ACME corporation in a unique legal battle.
