Looney Tunes’ Coyote vs ACME film is finally getting a theatrical release in 2026, courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment. Long thought dead as a result of tax write offs during the Warner Bros Discovery merger, the film has managed to secure a distributor following Ketchup’s recent release of Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. The film’s lack of release followed the write offs of the nearly finished “Batgirl” and “Scoob! Holiday Haunt” films. Previous efforts to find a buyer for the film have proved fruitless, but fans’ persistent demands for a release may have indicated to Ketchup Entertainment that an eager audience for this film exists.
The CEO of Ketchup Entertainment, Gareth West, said today: “We’re thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide. Coyote Vs Acme is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation. We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Will Forte stars as Wile E. Coyote’s lawyer. John Cena, Lana Condor, and Tone Bell also star in the film. It is expected to be a live action/hybrid film, similar to other Looney Tunes films like Back in Action and the Space Jam franchise. However, instead of focusing on basketball antics, the focus is on a lawsuit between Wile E. Coyote and the ACME Corporation. This odd plot twist to the traditional Looney Tunes formula left movie studios uncertain of its success, despite the grassroots campaign for its release. WB was previously asking for $70 million for the film, but recent information suggests they agreed to sell it to Ketchup Entertainment for closer to $50 million. This is a record expenditure for Ketchup, which has previously released films like the fourth Hellboy movie direct to digital. Ketchup’s recent release of “Looney Tunes: the Day the Earth Blew Up” has garnered strong reviews, and has earned $8.1 million in the US and Canada and $2.4 million internationally on a $15 million budget.
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