Coyote vs ACME is finally happening!

Honestly I forgot this was even a thing, but now I’m back to excited, because Warner Brothers has finally found a buyer to distribute the legal comedy, Coyote v ACME.

The long and winding road for Coyote v ACME, through tax-obsessive bullshit, is finally over. There are no more fake painted tunnels in our guy’s way.

After a tumultuous journey, the live-action/animated hybrid film has been picked up by Ketchup Entertainment and is on its way to cinemas! Next year, that is.

Coyote v ACME is based on the Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote and the 1990 New Yorker article of the same name (signup required) by Ian Frazier, following Coyote as he sues the Acme Corporation for their faulty products.

The film, starring Will Forte as Wile E’s lawyer and John Cena as the head of ACME, was initially shelved by Warner Bros Discovery, leading to a wave of disappointment from fans.

Thankfully, the studio later decided to allow the filmmakers to seek a new distributor. Presumably the production team had some naughty photos of the WB execs… but it probably doesn’t hurt that one of the film’s producers, James Gunn is now in charge of DC Studios for WB.

Now when the hell do we get a trailer?!

Why did Warner Brothers shelve the film?

Apparently, the studio’s decision was driven by their preference to claim a tax loss of around $30 million.

By writing off the film, they could offset their taxable income, potentially leading to a reduced tax burden. This is a common accounting practice among arseholes, although it’s especially controversial when applied to completed films that have artistic merit and public interest. Other films that have been shelved for similar reasons include Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt.

Anyway, now, Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the rights, and the film is expected to hit cinemas in 2026.

The below Family Guy clip is unrelated, but brilliant. 😁

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