Coyote vs. Acme is the Looney Tunes legal comedy that nearly never made it to the big screen. The American live-action/animated feature finally arrived in theaters on August 28, 2026, closing the book on a behind-the-scenes saga every bit as wild as Wile E. Coyote's own schemes.
Built around the beloved cartoon rivalry, the film sends Wile E. Coyote to court, suing the Acme Corporation for the faulty products that kept ruining his pursuit of the Road Runner. Below you will find the release date, the cast, Steven Price's soundtrack, and the remarkable shelved-then-saved story behind one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.
Release Date & Cast
Film: Coyote vs. Acme (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026 (US); August 21, 2026 (UK/Ireland); digital/VOD September 29, 2026 (Prime Video); 4K UHD/Blu-ray/DVD December 1, 2026
Director: Dave Green
Cast: Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Tone Bell, Luis Guzmán, Martha Kelly, P.J. Byrne, Eric Bauza, Kenneth Choi
Studio: Warner Animation Group, Troll Court Entertainment, Keylight Pictures; distributed by Ketchup Entertainment
Runtime: 103 minutes
Rating: PG
The screenplay was written by Samy Burch from a story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater and Burch, inspired by Ian Frazier's 1990 New Yorker article 'Coyote v. Acme.' Chris DeFaria and James Gunn produced the film. According to reports, the film was made for $70-72 million and went on to earn $98-120 million at the box office.
Will Forte plays Kevin Avery, the down-on-his-luck lawyer who takes Coyote's case, while John Cena plays Buddy Crane, the slick attorney defending Acme. The cast also includes Lana Condor, Tone Bell, Luis Guzmán, Martha Kelly, P.J. Byrne and Kenneth Choi, with Eric Bauza lending his voice to the animated cast.
Soundtrack & Music
The score was composed by Steven Price. WaterTower Music released the official soundtrack album, 'Coyote vs. Acme (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),' on August 21, 2026.
The Shelved-Then-Saved Story
According to reports, Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed film in late 2023, planning to take it as a tax write-off. The news sparked public backlash, a social-media outcry and petitions from fans and filmmakers. Facing the pressure, Warner Bros. agreed to consider offers for the film, and in March 2025 Ketchup Entertainment acquired it for about $50 million, according to reports. The studio then set the film on its road to theaters, where it arrived on August 28, 2026 under the tagline 'The movie Acme doesn't want you to see.'
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer from the official Coyote vs. Acme channel below:
FAQ
Q: When was Coyote vs. Acme released?
A: The film was released in the United States on August 28, 2026, with a UK/Ireland release on August 21, 2026.
Q: Why was it shelved?
A: According to reports, Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed film in late 2023 as a tax write-off, then sold it to Ketchup Entertainment in March 2025 after a public outcry.
Q: Who stars in it?
A: Will Forte leads the cast as lawyer Kevin Avery, with Lana Condor, John Cena as Acme's lawyer Buddy Crane, Tone Bell, Luis Guzmán, Martha Kelly, P.J. Byrne, Eric Bauza and Kenneth Choi.
Q: Who composed the music?
A: Steven Price composed the film's score; WaterTower Music released the soundtrack on August 21, 2026.
Looking for more animated movie guides? Check out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Minions & Monsters (2026), Shrek 5 (2027) and The Cat in the Hat (2026).
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