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Coyote vs. Acme arrives in theaters after Warner Bros. shelving dispute
The Looney Tunes film ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is arriving in theaters following a high-profile dispute regarding its release. Originally completed in 2023 with a budget of approximately $70 million, the live-action/animation hybrid was shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery as part of a tax write-off strategy. This decision sparked significant backlash from fans and the filmmaking community.
Following intense public pressure and industry outcry, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the distribution rights in 2025, reportedly outbidding major platforms like Netflix and Amazon. The film, directed by Dave Green, follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires a struggling attorney, Kevin Avery (Will Forte), to sue the Acme Corporation for the defective products that have caused his repeated failures.
The production features a cast including Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena. Critics have noted the film’s ability to blend classic slapstick humor with a modern courtroom narrative, serving as a commentary on the struggle of the individual against large corporations.
Entities
Acme Corporation · Dave Green · David Zaslav · John Cena · Ketchup Entertainment · Lana Condor · Warner Bros. Discovery · Wile E. Coyote · Will Forte
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ketchup Entertainment acquired the distribution rights for the film in 2025. bitcoinethereumnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The production of Coyote vs. Acme cost approximately 70 million dollars. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed film Coyote vs. Acme for tax purposes. bitcoinethereumnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The decision to archive the film was part of a strategy led by David Zaslav to reduce projects from previous management. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dave Green directed the film Coyote vs. Acme. bitcoinethereumnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Actor Will Forte initially believed the film was of poor quality when he learned it was being shelved. www.excelsior.com.mx