The film is based on the 1990 The New Yorker magazine article “Coyote v. Acme” uses elements and characters from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies franchise and follows Wile E. Coyote as he sues the Acme Corporation for repeatedly selling him alleged faulty products.
The film was initially shelved and was never to see the light of day due to to an attempt to obtain a tax write-off by Warner Brothers Discovery, but later reversed its decision and allowed the filmmakers to seek other distributors following public backlash. Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights (for approximately $50 million) in March 2025 after previously doing so with Warner Bros. Animation’s The Day the Earth Blew Up. The film is scheduled to be released on August 28, 2026.
The film’s cast includes Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena.
Longtime Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza voices several Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters in the film. Director Dave Green confirmed that many Looney Tunes characters, including Tweety, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and Foghorn Leghorn, will appear “in significant supporting roles and in bit cameos” throughout the film.
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