Overview

• Ketchup Entertainment has purchased the worldwide distribution rights to 'Coyote vs. Acme' from Warner Bros. for approximately $50 million.
• The film, a live-action/animated hybrid, is set for a theatrical release in 2026, after being shelved in 2023 for a $30 million tax write-off.
• Directed by Dave Green, the movie stars Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, and is based on a 1990 New Yorker article featuring Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation.
• The shelving of the completed film sparked significant backlash from fans and the creative community, highlighting ongoing debates about corporate practices in Hollywood.
• Ketchup Entertainment's acquisition underscores the growing role of smaller distributors in reviving abandoned projects and preserving creative works.