‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
Summary
The movie "Coyote vs. Acme," a mix of live action and cartoons starring Will Forte, was finished but canceled by Warner Bros. about three years ago. Now, an independent company called Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights and will release the film on August 28, 2026.Key Facts
- "Coyote vs. Acme" combines Looney Tunes cartoons with live action.
- The film was based on a comedy column by Ian Frazier in The New Yorker.
- Warner Bros. canceled the finished movie three years ago, along with two other films.
- The studio decided to write off the $70 million production cost as a tax loss.
- Will Forte stars as Wile E. Coyote’s lawyer in the movie.
- After public criticism, Warner Bros. sold the movie rights for about $50 million.
- Ketchup Entertainment, known for releasing Looney Tunes movies, will distribute the film.
- The movie will be released on August 28, 2026.
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