The long-awaited Coyote vs Acme is finally going to see the light. Based on a 1990 story, the film is a combination of animation and live action, and it's a courtroom drama. The Coyote, after untold disappointments with their products, is suing the Acme corporation. As you might guess, not all the action takes place in the courtroom, because it wouldn't be the Coyote we know without a lot of destructive chaos.
Warner Bros. seemed to be against this film from the start. First, they put limitations on their cartoon characters. Then they declined to move ahead with the movie. Years later, they approved a different script. Coyote vs Acme was completed, and got great reviews from anyone at previews or test screenings. However, in 2023, Warner Bros. announced it would not be released, drawing a lot of backlash from fans. They later said it could be released if the producers could find another distributor, but they also demanded too much money from anyone willing. Finally, in 2025, Ketchup Entertainment got a deal. Coyote vs Acme will open in theaters on August 28. (via Metafilter)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Coyote vs Acme
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This hits all the right buttons for me! Looking forward to seeing it!
I stumbled across that "suit" when it was published. New Yorker or similar magazine. I was in law school at the time. I don't see why Warner Bros was so offended. It was a natural extension of the cartoon world in a litigious reality. Hilarious reading. I hope the movie gets it right.
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