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Coyote vs. Acme to Hit Global Theaters on August 28, 2026

Ketchup Entertainment acquired the fully completed project for a reported $50 million after fans and industry figures reacted against Warner Bros.’ shelving decision.

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Overview

  • The film will premiere in cinemas worldwide on August 28, 2026, following its official unveiling and preview at San Diego Comic-Con.
  • Ketchup Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights in March 2025 for around $50 million after Warner Bros. shelved the $70 million film as a tax write-off.
  • Directed by Dave Green and co-written by Samy Burch based on a 1990 New Yorker humor piece, the hybrid live-action/animation comedy was six years in development before its completion in 2022.
  • The ensemble cast features Will Forte as lawyer Kevin Avery, John Cena as Acme attorney Buddy Crane, Lana Condor, P. J. Byrne, Tone Bell and Martha Kelly, with Eric Bauza voicing Wile E. Coyote.
  • The film’s rescue followed strong fan and industry backlash, illustrating how audience advocacy and event-based marketing can revive projects that studios abandon.