The release ofCoyote vs. Acmeis starting to look more likely as Warner Bros. has been negotiating with a distributor to sell them the shelved project. TheCoyote vs. Acmemoviewas originally cancelled by Warner Bros. in November 2023 for a tax write-off despite being complete. However, the movie started getting shopped to potential distributors after public backlash. By April 2024, it seemed the studio was unable to come to agreeable terms with potential buyers, leaving the movie shelved for the foreseeable future. However, it had not been outright cancelled despite a lack of news about its fate.
Now,Deadlinereports that Warner Bros. is in talks to sellCoyote vs. Acmeto distributor Ketchup Entertainment for around $50 million. The distribution and financier company previously boughtThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, which was released in theaters on July 02, 2025. According to the report,if a deal is reached between both parties,Coyote vs. Acmecould see a 2026 theatrical release, saving the film from its planned cancellation.
Coyote vs. Acmewas originally scheduled to be released in theaters on August 05, 2025 before it was removed from Warner Bros.' schedule in April 2022.
What Coyote vs. Acme’s New Deal Could Mean For The Movie
It Has A Strong Chance Of Getting Saved
Coyote vs. Acmewas expected to go the way of other Warner Bros. projects, such as theshelvedBatgirlmovieandScoob: Holiday Haunt, both of which were finished before the studio pulled the plug. These behind-the-scenes changes came during the company’s merger with Discovery, which saw many cost-cutting measures take effect. However,theLooney Tunesfilm managed to escape its fate, with this latest news signaling it might just get its originally planned theatrical release after all.
Looney Tunes’ New Movie Is Exactly What I Need After Coyote vs. Acme’s Heartbreaking Cancelation
The cancelation of Coyote vs. Acme is still tragic, and I believe that this new Looney Tunes movie can prove why it was a huge mistake.
Warner Bros. has continued to see major shifts behind-the-scenes, such as a February 2025 report claiming Warner Bros. Games hasscrapped itsWonder Womangameand closed three of its game studios.Max removed all originalLooney Tunesshortsfrom their platform as well, despite the release of their latest movie in the franchise. However, if Ketchup Entertainment can strike a deal with the studio to secureCoyote vs. Acme’s future, it will be at least one production saved among the many ongoing changes at the company.
Our Take On Coyote vs. Acme Possibly Getting Released
A Hopeful Sign For Looney Tunes' Future
Unfortunately,The Day the Earth Blew Uphasn’t been a financial success, earning just $5.6 million against a $15 million budget as of writing. However, the level of public support surroundingCoyote vs. Acmemeans the movie could be much more successful, especially with big names like Will Forte and John Cena attached. If negotiations are reached and the film does get a theatrical release, it might be a positive sign for the future ofLooney Tunesas a whole going forward.
