Warner Bros. Discovery schedules release of shelved Looney Tunes film

Warner Bros. Discovery schedules release of shelved Looney Tunes film

Warner Bros. Discovery's completed Looney Tunes hybrid "Coyote vs. Acme" was slated for theatrical release after the studio temporarily shelved the project, and early screenings have drawn positive reviews. The film, a live-action/animation blend featuring Wile E.

Coyote's courtroom battle with Acme, is set to open in cinemas later this summer. The project was written off by Warner Bros. in 2023 and later sold to independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million, which secured a late-summer release. Director Dave Green described the movie as a singular character study, comparing it to an Iron Man-style origin for the Looney Tunes franchise.

Actors

Warner Bros. Ketchup Entertainment Dave Green Chris DeFaria Samy Burch James Gunn Phil Lord Christopher Miller Ian Frazier

Locations

United States San Diego Convention Center Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States London, United Kingdom

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August 18, 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery's handling of "Coyote vs. Acme" draws attention ahead of August release
Warner Bros. Discovery's handling of "Coyote vs. Acme" draws attention ahead of August release

The Verge • 18 Aug 13:35

"Coyote vs. Acme" is set to debut on August 28, receiving positive reviews while its production history highlights Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to temporarily shelve the project.

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August 14, 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery shelves completed Looney Tunes hybrid "Coyote vs. Acme"
Warner Bros. Discovery shelves completed Looney Tunes hybrid "Coyote vs. Acme"

New York Post • 14 Aug 20:23

"Coyote vs. Acme," a $70 million live-action/animation film, was completed but not released after Warner Bros. Discovery's new leadership opted to write it off, along with other shelved projects.

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August 13, 2026
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Warner Bros. sells previously cancelled "Coyote vs. Acme" to independent distributor
Warner Bros. sells previously cancelled "Coyote vs. Acme" to independent distributor

AP News • 13 Aug 12:04

"Coyote vs. Acme," a live-action/animation hybrid completed in 2021, was cancelled by Warner Bros. and later sold to Ketchup Entertainment, with a theatrical release set for Aug. 28.

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August 12, 2026
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Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme' before indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment secured its theatrical release for Aug. 28
Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme' before indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment secured its theatrical release for Aug. 28

The Hollywood Reporter • 12 Aug 14:00

After being written off by Warner Bros. in 2023, the hybrid live-action/animation film 'Coyote vs. Acme' was purchased by Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million and is set to open in theaters on Aug. 28.

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August 11, 2026
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Director frames 'Coyote vs. Acme' as a solo character study akin to Iron Man for the Looney Tunes franchise
Director frames 'Coyote vs. Acme' as a solo character study akin to Iron Man for the Looney Tunes franchise

Gizmodo • 11 Aug 22:00

The hybrid live-action/animated film, set for release on August 28, follows Wile E. Coyote's courtroom battle with Acme and is described by director Dave Green as a singular character-driven story.

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