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.

Acteurs

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

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Articles

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Coyote vs. Acme is even funnier because Warner Bros. tried to kill it
Coyote vs. Acme is even funnier because Warner Bros. tried to kill it

The Verge • 18 août 13h35

"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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14 août 2026
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'Coyote vs. Acme' review: This finished 'Looney Tunes' movie was shelved by Warner Bros.
'Coyote vs. Acme' review: This finished 'Looney Tunes' movie was shelved by Warner Bros.

New York Post • 14 août 20h23

"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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13 août 2026
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'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But that's not all folks
'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But that's not all folks

AP News • 13 août 12h04

"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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Inside the Revival of Coyote vs. Acme Movie
Inside the Revival of Coyote vs. Acme Movie

The Hollywood Reporter • 12 août 14h00

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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11 août 2026
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'Coyote vs. Acme' Director Says It Is to 'Looney Tunes' What 'Iron Man' Is to 'The Avengers'
'Coyote vs. Acme' Director Says It Is to 'Looney Tunes' What 'Iron Man' Is to 'The Avengers'

Gizmodo • 11 août 22h00

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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