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Coyote vs. ACME set for Aug 2026 theatrical launch

Entities: Lana Condor · Warner Bros. Discovery · Ketchup Entertainment · Dave Green · John Cena

Overview

The mixed live‑action/animation hybrid *Coyote vs. ACME* continues its revival after Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the project in 2023. Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights in March 2025 for $50 million and has now confirmed a U.S. theatrical opening on 28 August 2026, with an Italian debut scheduled for 2 September 2026.

At the San Diego Comic‑Con panel in late July, director Dave Green and star Lana Condor presented a preview clip and noted enthusiastic early reactions from critics. The final trailer, shown at the same event, reiterated the premise of Wile E. Coyote suing Acme and featured John Cena as Acme’s attorney.

Green also announced a simultaneous Blu‑ray release for 28 August 2026, which will include previously unreleased, uncensored outtakes featuring Cena and Will Forte, as confirmed by IGN. The film’s backing by producers James Gunn and Chris DeFaria, and its cast—including Tone Bell, P.J. Byrne, Martha Kelly and Luis Guzmán—remains unchanged, marking a notable win for supporters and a modest resurgence of tangible media among collectors.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Coyote vs. Acme Film to Premiere August 2026 Following Comic‑Con Showcase

    Coyote vs. Acme, a live‑action/animation comedy directed by Dave Green, will debut August 28 2026 after a Comic‑Con preview; a Blu‑ray with uncensored outtakes is also slated.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Coyote vs. ACME trailer released ahead of Aug. 28 debut

    Ketchup Entertainment released the final *Coyote vs. ACME* trailer, revealing a live‑action/animation hybrid starring Will Forte and John Cena, set for worldwide release on Aug 28, 2026.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Coyote vs. Acme film released in Italy after Warner Bros. cancellation

    Italy’s Lucky Red will release *Coyote vs. Acme* on 2 Sept after Warner Bros. shelved the completed film as a tax write‑off, sparking industry backlash.

Sources

arstechnica.com · badtaste.it · bestmovie.it · bigcheese1079.com · comicbook.com · comingsoon.net · contramuro.com · in.ign.com · liveforfilm.com · lospaziobianco.it · movieplayer.it · nordic.ign.com · noteverticali.it · patrikmajovsky.blog.sme.sk · pk.ign.com · pl.ign.com · punchdrunkcritics.com · sea.ign.com · stadt-bremerhaven.de · superherohype.com · techgear.gr · toynewsi.com · variety.com · wtmx.com

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