Wile E. Coyote Wins His Case! Coyote vs. Acme Slated For Release!
- Animation America
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Coyote vs. Acme is Finally Getting the Theatrical Release It Deserves!
Great news for fans of the iconic Looney Tunes! Just weeks after rumors swirled that Warner Bros. had put its highly-anticipated film up for sale, it’s now been officially revealed that Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the theatrical distribution rights for Coyote vs. Acme. This thrilling live-action/animation hybrid is set to premiere sometime next year!
Deadline has confirmed that Ketchup, the same company that successfully distributed the recent Looney Tunes feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up, after it was initially slated as a Max streaming original, will be bringing this gem to theaters.
“We’re thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide,” exclaimed Ketchup CEO Gareth West in a press release. “Coyote vs. Acme effortlessly blends nostalgia with modern storytelling, capturing the spirit of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a fresh audience. We’re confident that it will resonate with both lifelong fans and new viewers alike!”
Directed by David Green and featuring a stellar cast including Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and Tone Bell, the film follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires a lawyer to take on ACME for the countless mishaps of their products in his never-ending chase to finally catch the Road Runner. The camaraderie that develops between Wile E. and his unlikely legal partner (played by Will Forte) promises plenty of laughs as they challenge the corporate juggernaut led by John Cena’s character.
Originally announced back in 2019, the film faced some bumps along the road, including being shelved in late 2023 as Warner Bros. chose to vault it as a tax write-off, which ignited a backlash from fans. While it seemed like this exciting project might be lost forever, this recent development marks a hopefully promising turn in the narrative for Warner Bros. and its cherished animation legacy, especially with the beloved Looney Tunes franchise.
Moreover, amidst the rumblings of the sale of The Day the Earth Blew Up, Warner Bros. recently reversed its decision to keep decades of classic Looney Tunes shorts available on Max, pulling them unexpectedly earlier this month. Adding to the upheaval, it was reported last week that building 131 on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California—home to many of the franchise’s classic shorts—is slated for demolition to make way for HBO productions nearby.
Let’s stay hopeful that the upcoming release of Coyote vs. Acme signifies a thrilling new chapter in the world of animated classics!
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