Wile E. Coyote is finally done chasing Road Runner. Instead, he is going after the company that keeps selling him faulty rocket skates and exploding anvils. After being almost deleted forever, the live-action/animated movie Coyote vs. Acme is officially coming to theaters. The first trailer dropped on April 22, 2026, showing the famous cartoon character hiring a lawyer to sue ACME Corporation for his painful accidents. The movie arrives in cinemas on August 28, 2026.
The Wild Journey to Get This Movie Made
The story behind Coyote vs. Acme is almost as crazy as the cartoon itself. Warner Bros. finished filming and editing the movie, but in November 2023, the studio decided to lock it away forever. They planned to use it as a tax write-off, which meant no one would ever see it. This decision caused a lot of anger in Hollywood. People who saw early test screenings said the movie was great and deserved to be seen.
Fans and filmmakers started speaking up online. Director Dave Green and actor Will Forte shared their sadness about the situation. Because so many people complained, Warner Bros. changed its mind. They allowed the team to sell the movie to another company. Several big names like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple looked at buying it. Finally, in March 2025, Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights for about $50 million and saved the film.
What the Trailer Shows
The official trailer, which Warner Bros. did not want people to see, is full of classic cartoon chaos. Wile E. Coyote does not speak, but his pain is very clear as he looks at piles of broken ACME boxes. Will Forte plays Kevin Avery, a sad lawyer who works on billboards. He decides to help the coyote after watching him get crushed by a falling safe.
On the other side, John Cena stars as Buddy Crane. He is a strong, mean lawyer who represents the ACME Corporation. The trailer mixes real-life actors with hand-drawn 2D animation. Characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig show up in the courtroom to support Wile E. Coyote. The trailer has a tagline that makes fun of the movie’s problems: “The film ACME didn’t want you to see”.
Who Is in the Cast
The cast of Coyote vs. Acme mixes comedy stars with serious actors.
- Will Forte as Kevin Avery: A down-on-his-luck lawyer who takes the case.
- John Cena as Buddy Crane: A tough corporate lawyer and former boss of Kevin.
- Lana Condor as Paige Avery: Kevin’s niece who helps with the legal fight.
- Eric Bauza as Wile E. Coyote (and other Looney Tunes voices).
- Luis Guzmán as the Judge: The man in charge of the crazy courtroom.
- Other cast members include P.J. Byrne, Tone Bell, and Martha Kelly.
How to Watch and Release Dates
Coyote vs. Acme will open in theaters first.
- United States: August 28, 2026
- Canada: August 28, 2026
- United Kingdom: Expected late August 2026
- Australia: Expected late August 2026
- India: Expected late August 2026
A streaming date has not been announced yet. Since Ketchup Entertainment saved the movie, it will likely play in theaters for several weeks before going to digital platforms.
Fan Reactions to the Trailer
When the trailer went online, fans who fought to save the movie shared their excitement.
“Oh my God this whole trailer shows a big shade towards Warner Bros anti movie behavior, this movie is glorious”
Other comments praised Ketchup Entertainment for stepping in to release the film. Many viewers noted how the movie jokes about the company that tried to destroy it. The trailer received over 12.5 million views in less than 24 hours.
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The Story Explained Simply
Coyote vs. Acme is based on a funny article from The New Yorker magazine. The story says: What if cartoon characters could sue? For 70 years, Wile E. Coyote bought jet engines and giant slingshots that never worked. Every time he tried to catch the Road Runner, the products exploded or fell apart. Now, he finds a human lawyer to take ACME Corporation to court. The movie is directed by Dave Green and produced by James Gunn (known for Guardians of the Galaxy and Superman).
The movie almost became a lost treasure like Batgirl. But unlike that film, Coyote vs. Acme survived because of public pressure. Ketchup Entertainment paid $50 million to save it from being erased forever.
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