Cast and Director Reflect on 'Coyote vs. Acme' Release and Themes

Cast and Director Reflect on 'Coyote vs. Acme' Release and Themes

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Director Dave Green and star Will Forte said the film’s courtroom climax conveys a message of perseverance as they reflected on its surprise theatrical release. Gizmodo reported that they made the remarks in a September 2 interview. The movie finally reached cinemas on August 28, 2026 after indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment acquired the $70 million project and scheduled a nationwide debut. Warner Bros. Discovery had shelved the live-action/animation hybrid in 2023, a development noted by the Los Angeles Times.

Deadline earlier reported that Warner took a $30 million tax write-off following a three-year delay. Slate said the film earned $15. 4 million and placed second domestically. The Hollywood Reporter added that the Los Angeles premiere marked the end of the three-year postponement.

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Will Forte Lana Condor John Cena Dave Green Ketchup Entertainment Warner Bros-Discovery Samy Burch James Gunn Jeremy Slater Ian Frazier

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2 septembre 2026
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'Coyote vs. Acme' Crew on the Film's Final Verdict
'Coyote vs. Acme' Crew on the Film's Final Verdict

Gizmodo • 02 sept. 21h15

The filmmakers and stars of 'Coyote vs. Acme' discuss the film's courtroom ending, its message of perseverance, and the movie's unexpected theatrical release.

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1 septembre 2026
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Coyote vs. Acme’s success is embarrassing for Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav.
Coyote vs. Acme’s success is embarrassing for Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav.

Slate • 01 sept. 17h55

'Coyote vs. Acme' opened at No. 2 domestically, earning $15.4 million, after being acquired and released by independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to postpone the project.

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29 août 2026
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Coyote Vs Acme Proves One Thing About Modern Looney Tunes Movies
Coyote Vs Acme Proves One Thing About Modern Looney Tunes Movies

SlashFilm • 29 août 17h00

"Coyote vs Acme," a live-action and animated Looney Tunes film focusing on Wile E. Coyote, has been released by Ketchup Entertainment. Critics note its emphasis on characters beyond Bugs Bunny and its integration of cartoon and live-action elements.

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28 août 2026
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The Star and Director of 'Coyote vs. Acme' Celebrate Its Unlikely Opening
The Star and Director of 'Coyote vs. Acme' Celebrate Its Unlikely Opening

Gizmodo • 28 août 22h00

"Coyote vs. Acme" opened in U.S. theaters after being revived by Ketchup Entertainment, with the director and lead actor posting thank-you messages on social media.

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'Coyote Vs. Acme' Director Celebrates Film Release, Saying "We Won" & "It's Proof That Movies Don't Just Go Away"
'Coyote Vs. Acme' Director Celebrates Film Release, Saying "We Won" & "It's Proof That Movies Don't Just Go Away"

Deadline • 28 août 20h23

"Coyote vs. Acme" will open in theaters on Aug. 28, 2026 following its sale to Ketchup Entertainment, and director Dave Green thanked fans and the production team for the film's eventual release.

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27 août 2026
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Will Forte on Glowing Coyote vs. Acme Reviews, Film's Underdog Journey
Will Forte on Glowing Coyote vs. Acme Reviews, Film's Underdog Journey

The Hollywood Reporter • 27 août 17h42

"Coyote vs. Acme," starring Will Forte and John Cena, premieres in Los Angeles following a three-year delay, with the release credited to fan advocacy and new distributor Ketchup Entertainment.

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Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The Ringer • 27 août 14h08

"Coyote vs. Acme," a live-action/animated Looney Tunes film, was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 but secured a theatrical release in 2025 following a grassroots campaign and a sale to an indie distributor.

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'Coyote vs. Acme' Cast and Crew Held a 'Funeral Screening'
'Coyote vs. Acme' Cast and Crew Held a 'Funeral Screening'

Variety • 27 août 03h54

The team behind the live-action/animation comedy 'Coyote vs. Acme' staged a private screening while the film was uncertain to be released, before it was acquired by Ketchup Entertainment for an August 28 theatrical debut.

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26 août 2026
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'Coyote vs. Acme' review: Courtroom drama wastes cartoon icons
'Coyote vs. Acme' review: Courtroom drama wastes cartoon icons

AP News • 26 août 19h02

The film, blending live actors with Looney Tunes characters, follows a lawyer representing Wile E. Coyote in a lawsuit against Acme Corp., and opened in theaters after a prolonged production history.

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How 'Coyote vs. Acme' fell off a cliff and somehow survived
How 'Coyote vs. Acme' fell off a cliff and somehow survived

Los Angeles Times • 26 août 10h00

Warner Bros. Discovery abandoned the live-action/animation comedy "Coyote vs. Acme," but indie buyer Ketchup Entertainment acquired the $70 million project and scheduled it for a nationwide theatrical debut.

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23 août 2026
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Will Forte, Lana Condor "Had Hope" For 'Coyote vs. Acme' Release
Will Forte, Lana Condor "Had Hope" For 'Coyote vs. Acme' Release

Deadline • 23 août 19h36

After a three-year delay and a $30 million tax write-off by Warner Bros-Discovery, the Looney Tunes film 'Coyote vs. Acme' will open in theaters on Aug. 28, distributed by Ketchup Entertainment.

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