Summary
Coyote vs. Acme can finally be released to the public, was it’s officially been saved fromWarner Bros.The film has been acquired by Ketchup Entertainment in a $50 million deal, with the studio planning a 2026 premiere.
This comes after Coyote vs. Acme was unceremoniously cancelled by Warner Bros., and then almost deleted entirely. It was one of a handful of films that were scrapped by the company for highly controversial tax write-offs,with others being Batgirland Scoob! Holiday Haunt.
Coyote Vs. Acme Can Release After All
This comes more than a year since it was cancelled as part of a Warner Bros. tax write-off
As perThe Hollywood Reporter, the cancellation of Coyote vs. Acme was incredibly controversial, prompting immediate backlash on social media. This meant like, unlike the other cancelled projects, Warner Bros. reversed the decision to erase the film from existence and allowed it to be sold off to another studio.
We now know that this studio is Ketchup Entertainment, which has confirmed a 2026 release for the long-anticipated film.
“We’re thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide,” says Ketchup Entertainment CEO, Gareth West. “Coyote vs. Acme is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation. We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
We don’t have a specific release date for Coyote vs. Acme just yet, but at the very least, we know it wasn’t erased as once feared. As perThe Wrapin February 2024, a source close to the situation believed that the film was close to being erased, and had already evaded deletion in November 2023. The studio then gave the filmmakers the chance to find a buyer, which they have finally pulled off.
Coyote vs. Acme is a live-action/animation hybrid centred around Wile E. Coyote. The cast includes Will Forte, John Cena, and longtime Looney Toons voice actor, Eric Bauza.
