Overview
- Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the finished film in November 2023 and reportedly took a $30 million tax write‑off before independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment purchased the picture for about $50 million and prepared a theatrical launch.
- The film, completed under director Dave Green, uses a life‑size Wile E. puppet on set and keeps the coyote largely nonverbal while blending live action and animation with tonal nods to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and courtroom dramas.
- Coyote Vs. Acme stars Will Forte as lawyer Kevin Avery and features John Cena, Lana Condor, and voice work by Eric Bauza, with James Gunn credited for originating the story from Ian Frazier’s New Yorker piece.
- The movie will open in theaters Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, and critics have offered strong early reactions that industry watchers say may determine whether praise and fan momentum translate into box‑office success.
- The film’s rescue has become a flashpoint in debates over studio accounting and the fate of finished projects, following prior write‑offs like Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt and raising questions about how legacy characters are stewarded.