Coyote Outshines ACME in San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Celebratory Round
The much-anticipated film, Coyote vs. ACME, is officially scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 28, 2026. This announcement was made during a well-attended panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, marking the film's return after being shelved for a while.
The film, a live-action/animated hybrid Looney Tunes production, stars John Cena and Lana Condor. It follows Wile E. Coyote's legal battle against ACME for faulty products. Initially planned for HBO Max with a July 2023 release, the film was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 as part of a pivot towards exclusive theatrical releases. This decision sparked a fan and industry campaign to see the film released.
In 2025, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film rights from Warner Bros. for about $50 million and confirmed a theatrical release for 2026. The San Diego Comic-Con panel in July 2025 not only confirmed the August 28, 2026 release date but also premiered the first official footage, renewing anticipation for a global theatrical rollout.
The panel, which was well-attended and received positive feedback, included notable guests such as director Dave Green, cast members Eric "Bugs Bunny" Bauza, Martha Kelly, and Will Forte, as well as Wile E. Coyote himself. The event also featured a marketing joke involving a man playing a lawyer from the ACME Corporation, which was met with boos from the audience.
Despite fan support, Coyote vs. ACME has faced opposition from Warner Bros. Discovery, a situation that has been met with backlash from customers and fans. The new head of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, has been criticized for decisions made since the company's merger.
The goal for Coyote vs. ACME is to break box-office records to spite Warner Bros. when it is released. Fans are encouraged to continue promoting the film to ensure it gets the attention it deserves.
With production ongoing and the trailer already shown to the public, fans are eagerly waiting for more updates about this highly anticipated film. The release date of August 28, 2026, is fast approaching, and it seems that Coyote vs. ACME is on track for a successful theatrical debut.
The upcoming movie, "Coyote vs. ACME," promises an engaging blend of entertainment, set for a theatrical release on August 28, 2026. This live-action/animated production, under Ketchup Entertainment, also features on streaming platforms under the category "movies-and-tv."
