Coyote vs. Acme Trailer
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The trailer for "Coyote vs. Acme," a live-action/animation hybrid directed by Dave Green, has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on August 28.
- The film stars Will Forte as Wile E. Coyote’s attorney and John Cena as opposing counsel, centering on a legal battle against the Acme Corporation over faulty products.
- Inspired by a 1990 New Yorker article, the screenplay by Samy Burch blends courtroom comedy with the Looney Tunes universe, featuring characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
- Originally completed for HBO Max with a $70 million budget, the film’s release was canceled in 2023 by Warner Bros. amid a strategic shift, alongside other shelved projects like "Batgirl."
- In 2025, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film for $50 million, enabling a global theatrical release nearly three years after its initial planned debut, with Forte expressing pride and optimism about the film’s future.
