The long-delayed Looney Tunes movie is now being released by Ketchup Entertainment, giving audiences the opportunity to finally see the film that became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about unreleased projects.
The movie arrived in US and UK cinemas on August 28, 2026, with international releases also taking place around the same period.
What is Coyote vs. Acme about?
The film takes one of the oldest jokes in Looney Tunes history and turns it into a courtroom comedy.
After years of Wile E. Coyote being injured by products purchased from Acme Corporation, the character decides that enough is enough.
He hires a lawyer to take Acme to court.
Will Forte plays the lawyer representing the coyote, while John Cena plays the attorney defending Acme.
Lana Condor also stars in the film.
The movie combines live-action performances with animated Looney Tunes characters, placing Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner alongside human actors.
Why was Coyote vs. Acme nearly never released?
The movie’s journey to cinemas is almost as bizarre as its plot.
Coyote vs. Acme* was originally made for Warner Bros., but the studio opted not to release it.
The decision generated significant backlash because the movie had already been completed.
Ketchup Entertainment subsequently acquired the rights and gave the film a theatrical release.
The result is that a movie which might have disappeared from public view is now playing in cinemas around the world.
Critics are backing Coyote vs. Acme
The film’s unusual history has created enormous curiosity, but the early critical response has provided another reason for audiences to seek it out.
Deadline’s review called it “The Movie Warner Bros Shelved In 2023” and described it as one of the most entertaining films of 2026.
Rotten Tomatoes’ critics consensus describes the film as a modern take on the Looney Tunes characters, praising its combination of satire, nostalgia and humour.
The response is notable because the movie has not simply benefited from curiosity about its unusual release history.
Critics have also highlighted its ability to work as both a family film and a comedy aimed at adults who grew up with the Looney Tunes characters.
Will Forte and John Cena lead the cast
Will Forte plays the human lawyer who takes on Acme, while John Cena plays the opposing lawyer.
Lana Condor also stars, with Wile E. Coyote and the wider Looney Tunes cast providing the animated side of the story.
The combination of established Hollywood stars and some of the most recognisable cartoon characters in history gives the film obvious international appeal.
For younger viewers, the movie offers a new Looney Tunes adventure.
For older audiences, it provides a nostalgic return to characters that have been part of popular culture for generations.
Where can you watch Coyote vs. Acme?
For now, Coyote vs. Acme is a cinema-only release rather than a streaming film.
The movie is not currently available on Netflix, Prime Video or other major streaming services.
The film has opened internationally around the same period, although exact release dates vary by territory.
A digital and streaming release is expected later, but audiences wanting to see the movie immediately will need to head to a cinema.
A second life for Wile E. Coyote
The release of Coyote vs. Acme is an unusual Hollywood success story.
A film that appeared destined never to reach audiences has instead become one of the most talked-about releases of the weekend.
The combination of Looney Tunes nostalgia, a recognisable cast and the extraordinary story behind its release could help the movie find an audience well beyond its initial theatrical run.
And after years of trying to catch the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote has finally managed something that once seemed almost impossible.
He has made it to the big screen.
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