The infamousCoyote vs. Acmemovie has officially been rescued after Warner Bros. abandoned the film. Starring John Cena,Coyote vs. Acmeis a Looney Tunesanimated-live-action hybridfeature film. In addition to Cena, the film’s stars include Lana Condor, Will Forte, P.J. Byrne, and Kelsey Leos Montoya.The film has been in development for years and was at one time going to be distributed by Warner Bros., but was later nixed by the distributor.
PerDeadline,Coyote vs. Acmewill now see the light of day again.Ketchup Entertainment has landed distribution rightsforCoyote vs. Acme. The group is reportedly paying roughly $50 million for the movie. The expected release date is in 2026. The CEO of Ketchup Entertainment released a statement that is included below:
We’re thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide.Coyote Vs Acmeis 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.
What This Means For Coyote Vs. Acme
Ketchup Is Experienced With Looney Tunes
This means thatCoyote vs. Acmecan finally be brought into theaters after the movie was shelved by Warner Bros.The movie was initially announced in 2018,with directors, cast members, and other crew members gradually brought onto the project over the course of a few years. TheLooney Tunes moviewas then shot in the spring of 2022. Despite its completion, Warner Bros. shelved the film in November 2023 to try to get a tax write-off to aid in some post-pandemic budget cuts.
Coyote Vs. Acme: Confirmation, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
The hilarious world of the Looney Tunes comes to life once again in Coyote vs. Acme; but the movie has had a troubled history.
Warner Bros. allowed the movie’s filmmakers to obtain alternate distribution, with a deal finally reached with Ketchup Entertainment.Ketchup Entertainment is an independent distributorwho recently oversaw the release of another Looney Tunes movie,The Day the Earth Blew Up. Given this recent background,Coyote vs. Acmeis an exciting opportunity for Ketchup to further establish themselves as a distributor, and create an ongoing foothold in the Looney Tunes universe.
Our Take On The Coyote Vs. Acme News
Ketchup Needs This Movie To Do Better Than This Year’s Looney Tunes Attempt
With the disappointment ofCoyote vs. Acme’s cancellation lingering for over a year, it’s time the film got proper distribution. My one concern with Ketchup Entertainment taking it on is that the distributor did not make much of an impact withThe Day the Earth Blew Up, whose publicity was sparse and led to a mere $10.4 million release.
However,Coyote vs. Acmehas already received more exposure with the film initially being shelved. The same kind of tax write-off was done with a completedBatgirlaround the same time, creating public outcry. The director of the movie, Phil Lord, and Forte have also publically revealed their dismay. WithCoyote vs. Acmehaving more existing interest, however, it has better chances.
Coyote Vs. Acme
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Coyote vs. Acme follows the animated character Wile E. Coyote, who, frustrated by repeated failures in capturing his target, the Roadrunner, due to malfunctioning Acme products, enlists a lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation. This live-action/animated hybrid explores the comedic legal battle that ensues.
