‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Trailer: The ‘Looney Tunes’ Movie Finally Comes to Theaters Years After Warner Bros. Axed Its Release
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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, following a long delay.
- The film features Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for faulty products, with Will Forte as Coyote’s attorney and John Cena as opposing counsel, blending courtroom comedy with the Looney Tunes universe.
- Originally developed for HBO Max with a $70 million budget, the film was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 amid a shift in distribution strategy, despite being completed.
- In 2025, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film for $50 million, planning a global theatrical release nearly three years after its initial intended debut.
- Will Forte expressed pride in the finished film and optimism that its delayed release will help it reach a broader audience this summer.
