Coyote vs. Acme is finally getting released—with a killer trailer
Summary
The movie "Coyote vs. Acme," based on a 1990 satirical New Yorker piece, was completed but shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 for financial reasons. The film has now been sold to Ketchup Entertainment and is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026.Key Facts
- "Coyote vs. Acme" combines live-action and animation, featuring Wile E. Coyote suing the ACME corporation.
- The film’s script involved well-known contributors, including James Gunn.
- Warner Bros. planned to release the movie in July 2023 but canceled it to take a tax write-off.
- Competing streaming services offered less than Warner Bros.’ asking price of $75–$80 million.
- Warner Bros. eventually sold the rights to Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million.
- The movie stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, and features classic Looney Tunes voices by Eric Bauza.
- The film’s release date is set for August 28, 2026.
- The cancellation followed similar moves by Warner Bros. with other films like Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt.
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