
"Wile E. Coyote decides to sue the Acme Corporation after every one of the company's products backfired in his endless pursuit of the Road Runner."
"A down-and-out human billboard attorney, Kevin Avery, represents Coyote in the lawsuit, which pits them against Acme's corporate lawyer, Buddy Crane."
"The film completed shooting in 2022 but was shelved in November 2023 for a reported $30 million tax write-off as part of cost-cutting measures."
"Warner Bros. reversed course just days later and allowed the filmmakers to begin shopping the project to other distributors, leading to Ketchup Entertainment acquiring the rights."
Coyote vs. Acme is a live-action animated film featuring Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for product failures. Kevin Avery, a struggling attorney, represents Coyote against Acme's lawyer, Buddy Crane. The film, produced by James Gunn and directed by Dave Green, stars Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor. Initially shelved in November 2023 for a tax write-off, Warner Bros. later allowed the project to be distributed, leading to Ketchup Entertainment acquiring the rights in March 2025.
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