Ketchup Entertainment Acquires 'Coyote vs. Acme' for 2026 Theatrical Release

The once-shelved Warner Bros. film finds new life after a $50 million deal, marking a victory for fans and creatives.

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.