Coyote vs. Acme Finally Hits Theaters

Wile E. Coyote has survived cliffs, explosives, giant boulders and countless defective products.

Now he has survived Hollywood.

Coyote vs. Acme finally opened in theaters Friday, Aug. 28, ending a years-long saga that at one point appeared destined to leave the completed movie permanently unseen.

For star Will Forte, getting here has been anything but normal.

Warner Bros. Shelved a Finished Movie

The live-action and animation hybrid had already completed production when Warner Bros. announced in 2023 that it would not release the film.

The decision immediately caused backlash, particularly because the movie had already been made and early reactions from those who had seen it were reportedly positive.

Forte has described learning that the film might never reach audiences as a deeply frustrating experience.

Warner Bros. ultimately allowed the movie to find another home.

Ketchup Entertainment acquired it in 2025, clearing the way for the theatrical release that has now arrived.

Wile E. Coyote Takes Acme to Court

The premise takes one of the oldest Looney Tunes jokes and asks a surprisingly logical question.

What if Wile E. Coyote finally sued Acme for all those products that failed spectacularly?

Forte plays Kevin, a personal injury attorney who represents the perpetually unlucky coyote.

The cast includes Lana Condor and John Cena, alongside familiar Looney Tunes characters.

The Movie Arrives With Strong Buzz

The strange production history gave Coyote vs. Acme an unusual amount of attention heading into release week.

Critics who saw the movie before its opening praised its affection for classic Looney Tunes and the way it combines live action with animation.

That reception adds another twist to the saga.

The film Hollywood once decided audiences did not need to see is now being embraced by many of the people who actually have seen it.

Will Forte Finally Gets His Release

Forte has described the experience of making, losing and eventually recovering the movie as an emotional rollercoaster.

Years passed between filming and theatrical release.

During that period, the actor moved on to other projects while the fate of Coyote vs. Acme remained unresolved.

Now the argument over whether the movie deserved to exist has been replaced by the only test that should ultimately matter.

Audiences finally get to decide for themselves.