Overview
- The rescued Looney Tunes hybrid Coyote Vs. Acme opens wide on Friday, August 28, after San Diego Comic‑Con and Los Angeles premiere screenings produced strong early buzz.
- Warner Bros. shelved the finished film in November 2023 reportedly to take a tax write‑off, and independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment bought worldwide rights in March 2025 for a reported $50 million.
- Early critic screenings this week generated broadly positive reviews and high aggregate scores, with outlets praising the live‑action/animation craft and the film’s satirical take on corporate power.
- Cast and crew described an emotional ‘funeral screening’ when the movie was thought lost and credited persistent fan and industry advocacy with keeping the title alive until Ketchup’s acquisition.
- Beyond its box‑office fate, the film’s journey has become a test case about how studios use accounting choices to shelve finished projects and whether public pressure can change distribution outcomes.