Comedy
Adventure
Family
The movie ACME doesn't want you to see.
Coyote vs. Acme (2026)
Runtime
103 min
Release date
20/08/2026
Country
United States of America
Production
Troll Court Entertainment
Keylight Pictures
Warner Animation Group
Warner Bros. Pictures
Overview
After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
Directors & Screenwriters
Dave Green
Director
Samy Burch
Screenwriter
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Cast
Will Forte
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Kevin Avery
Lana Condor
as
Paige Avery
John Cena
as
Buddy Crane
Tone Bell
as
Sal Maltese
Martha Kelly
as
Dottie Jones
Luis Guzmán
as
Judge Troppogrosso
P.J. Byrne
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Bill Pellicanos
John Early
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Henry Heslop
Nancy Linehan Charles
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Cherry
Kenneth Choi
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Oscar Jeon
Ernie Vigil
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Talon
Eric Bauza
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Foghorn Leghorn
/ Bugs Bunny
/ Daffy Duck
/ Porky Pig
/ Elmer Fudd
/ Tweety
/ Road Runner
/ Dr. Lorre (voice)
/ Bugs Bunny
/ Daffy Duck
/ Porky Pig
/ Elmer Fudd
/ Tweety
/ Road Runner
/ Dr. Lorre (voice)
Candi Milo
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Granny
/ Miss Prissy
/ Witch Hazel (voice)
/ Miss Prissy
/ Witch Hazel (voice)
Jim Cummings
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Tasmanian Devil (voice)
Hayes Hargrove
as
Big Time Reporter #1
Phuong Kubacki
as
Big Time Reporter #2
Dani Payne
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Big Time Reporter #3
Eddie Garcia
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Local Reporter #1
Amy Rauch
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Nurse
Laura Love Tode
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Stenographer
Aimee McGuire
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Assistant #1
Doug Montoya
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Assistant #2
Bennie Taylor
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Piano & Boulder Mover
Crista Benavidez
as
Congresswoman Hokum
Carl Savering
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Congressman Bluffer
Rachel Hroncich
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Forensics Expert
Ryan Begay
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Metal Detector Security Guard
Kelsey Leos Montoya
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Screaming ACME Employee
Kristin K. Berg
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Courtroom Reporter
Paul Julian
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Road Runner (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
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Bugs Bunny's scream (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
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Happy Birthday Wile E Coyote
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We tink we taw you heading to see Coyote Vs. Acme over Labor Day weekend!
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ACME: We Create The Impossible
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Officially SEATED for Coyote vs. ACME.
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Detonator Injury?
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An Absolute Blast
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End Summer With A Bang
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Catapult Injury?
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Big Round Bomb Injury?
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Final Trailer
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Destiny Arrives August 28
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Official Trailer
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Did You Know?
The cartoon villain who finally gets a happy ending
When Warner Bros. decided to write off the completed Looney Tunes feature as a tax loss, independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment stepped in, paid $50 million for the rights and released Coyote vs. Acme on Aug. 28, 2026. Within days the family‑friendly adventure pulled in $40.4 million worldwide, proving the studio’s shelving decision wildly off‑base and cementing the film as a box‑office surprise.
At the heart of the movie’s charm is Dr. Lorre, a nod to the 1946 Merrie Melodies short “Hair‑Raising Hare.” Originally a mad‑scientist cameo inspired by Hollywood’s own Peter Lorre, the character finally gets a full‑length redemption arc: he uncovers Acme’s nefarious Project Sisyphus, survives a portable‑hole mishap, and—spoiler alert—wins the affection of Granny.
Peter Lorre’s unmistakable bulbous eyes, high‑pitched accent and villainous aura have haunted animation for decades, spawning more than 700 caricatures from “Hollywood Steps Out” to modern shows like The Simpsons and SpongeBob. Coyote vs. Acme flips the script, turning the perpetual cartoon antagonist into a bona‑fide hero, a fitting tribute to an actor who never snagged an Oscar but left an indelible mark on both screen and sketch.
Wile E. Coyote finally hits the big screen – but can the Acme‑powered comedy turn a profit?
After languishing in a Warner Bros. vault for years, "Coyote vs. Acme" burst onto the 2026 release slate thanks to indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment. The studio had shelved the finished Looney Tunes film in 2023 for tax write‑offs, then passed on a $30‑$40 million marketing push. Ketchup stepped in, buying the distribution rights for roughly $50 million, while Warner’s original $70 million production cost sits on the studio’s books.
Box‑office data from Box Office Mojo shows the movie has earned about $38.6 million domestically and $49.5 million worldwide as of Sept. 8, opening with a solid $15.9 million. To hit the classic industry benchmark of 2.5 times its cost – roughly $125 million – the film still needs another $75 million in global receipts. Yet that rule is a rough guide; theaters keep a cut, and marketing expenses further thin the profit margin.
Ketchup isn’t relying on ticket sales alone. Digital rentals, purchases, DVD releases, and TV or streaming deals could add several million, with ancillary revenue streams often matching or surpassing theatrical earnings for family‑friendly titles. Early signs are promising: the film earned an A CinemaScore and enjoys strong critical buzz, making its $15.9 million opening the distributor’s biggest ever.
While "Coyote vs. Acme" trails blockbusters like "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day" in September’s domestic rankings, its steady performance after a rocky start is noteworthy. The road ahead remains winding, but for a movie that survived a corporate vault, the fact that it’s even in the conversation is a win in itself.
The wild road to Coyote vs. Acme’s big‑screen debut finally paid off
After a near‑catastrophic behind‑the‑scenes saga that almost erased Dave Green’s Coyote vs. Acme, the film has finally hit theaters and is already winning over both fans and critics. The live‑action/animated hybrid finally sees the iconic Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote escape the development limbo that plagued its predecessor, the 2024 The Day the Earth Blew Up, and emerge as a surprise hit.
Coyote vs. Acme marks the fourth serious attempt to transplant Looney Tunes into a real‑world setting. The journey began with 1996’s Space Jam, the first theatrical Looney Tunes outing that paired Bugs Bunny with Michael Jordan. That was followed by 2003’s Looney Tunes: Back in Action, which leaned even heavier on a Who Framed Roger Rabbit‑style world where cartoons and humans coexist. Each effort has refined the formula, and Coyote vs. Acme leans into that legacy while focusing on the chase‑centric rivalry of its titular characters.
The road to a sequel has been littered with abandoned concepts—Skate Jam with Tony Hawk, Golf Jam with Tiger Woods, and even a Spy Jam starring Jackie Chan—all of which were shelved after Back in Action faltered. Those missed opportunities highlight how precarious the Looney Tunes franchise can be, especially after the lukewarm reception of 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy. Coyote vs. Acme, by contrast, sidesteps the star‑power formula and leans into the classic cartoon chase, earning it a warmer critical response.
Beyond the nostalgia factor, the film drops Easter eggs for die‑hard fans, including a nod to an iconic Breaking Bad location. As audiences discover these hidden details, the buzz around Coyote vs. Acme continues to grow, proving that the beloved cartoon duo can still capture the imagination when given the right cinematic playground.
Coyote vs. ACME outruns Warner Bros.’ $30 million tax write‑off and forces a distribution rethink
Warner Bros.’ latest Looney Tunes hybrid, Coyote vs. ACME, turned a modest $30 million tax write‑off into a box‑office triumph, pulling in more than $82.8 million worldwide after just three weekends. The film—about Wile E. Coyote suing ACME while secretly chasing the Road Runner—has proven that the classic cartoon brand still packs a punch when it mixes live‑action, animation, and a courtroom twist.
Originally slated for a limited major‑market debut, the movie was pulled from the schedule alongside titles like Batgirl, prompting a fan‑driven backlash. A new distributor stepped in, expanding the release to additional theaters and sparking a rapid surge in ticket sales that blew past its $70‑72 million production budget.
The unexpected success is sending a clear signal to Warner Bros.: audience sentiment, amplified through social media and real‑time feedback, can outpace traditional studio forecasts. Executives now face a choice—continue as passive content developers or pivot to a more consumer‑direct, data‑driven model that leverages the very fans who rallied behind Coyote’s legal antics.
As the film continues its theatrical run, its earnings will serve as a barometer for whether Warner Bros. will adjust its distribution strategy to listen more closely to its base, potentially reshaping how future franchise and independent projects are brought to market.
From courtroom chaos to your living room – Coyote vs. Acme streams next week!
Coyote vs. Acme is set to hit digital platforms on September 28 at 9 p.m. PT (midnight ET on September 29) after racking up more than $80 million worldwide in theaters. The quick home‑viewing window gives fans a chance to catch Wile E. Coyote’s legal showdown without waiting for a DVD.
The film blends live‑action and classic animation as Will Forte plays the coyote’s lawyer and John Cena stars as the Acme defense attorney, with Lana Condor joining the human cast. Iconic Looney Tunes characters—including Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam and Porky Pig—pop up throughout the courtroom comedy, delivering the franchise’s signature slap‑slap‑bang humor in a modern setting.
Born from a 1990 New Yorker piece by Ian Frazier that imagined Wile E. suing Acme, the concept was championed by James Gunn in 2015 and eventually steered to director Dave Green. After a rocky development cycle—including a near‑cancellation when Warner Bros. considered the film a tax write‑off—the project survived fan outcry and industry criticism. Now, with its digital debut, the long‑awaited courtroom caper finally lands on screens, closing a saga that began as a magazine satire and turned into a $80 million box‑office success.
From tax write‑off to $100 million hit: Looney Tunes finally gets its day
Warner Bros. pulled the plug on the animated adventure "Coyote vs. Acme" in November 2023, earmarking it for a $30 million tax write‑off alongside other shelved titles like "Batgirl." The move ignited a firestorm of fan and critic backlash, prompting the studio to relinquish its distribution rights after a vigorous online campaign.
Independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment swooped in with a $50 million deal, giving the film a limited theatrical rollout in August 2026. The gamble paid off: the movie has amassed over $100 million worldwide, earned a 96 percent certified‑fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and boasts a 95 percent audience score.
Now the film is set for a digital debut on September 29, 2026, with pre‑orders available on Prime Video and Apple TV for $24.99. The midnight EDT release will finally let fans who missed the brief theatrical window experience the classic Road Runner‑Acme rivalry in a fresh, modern package.
Beyond the box‑office numbers, "Coyote vs. Acme" serves as a case study in how fan activism and independent distribution can rescue a project once destined for the back‑room file, potentially reshaping how studios handle their animation libraries in an era where streaming offers a viable second life.
The once‑shelved Wile E. Coyote courtroom comedy is now the top PVOD hit.
After being filmed in 2022 and quietly pulled from Warner Bros.’ 2023 slate, Coyote vs. Acme was rescued by an online fan campaign that forced the studio’s hand. The film finally hit screens on August 28, 2026, and has since vaulted to the No. 1 most‑watched spot on the Apple TV store in the United States and Canada, turning a near‑forgotten project into a PVOD sensation.
Inspired by a 1990s New Yorker piece, the story pits the eternally unlucky Wile E. Coyote against the very company that supplies his disastrous gadgets. Director Dave Green and writers Samy Burch, James Gunn, and Jeremy Slater crafted a live‑action/animation hybrid reminiscent of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Space Jam. The roster features Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Luis Guzmán, with Eric Bauza providing voices for the classic Looney Tunes cast.
Critics have embraced the film’s clever homage, giving it a near‑perfect 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 94% audience score on Popcornmeter. The New York Times praised its balance between reverence and restraint, while The Hollywood Reporter called it “one of the best live‑action/animation films ever.” RogerEbert.com highlighted its ability to honor decades of animated comedy without slipping into fan‑service, cementing Coyote vs. Acme as one of 2026’s most celebrated releases.