Overview
Coyote vs. Acme is an upcoming live-action + animated legal comedy featuring the iconic Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote. The film blends courtroom drama, slapstick comedy, and emotional storytelling.
Story / Plot
The story follows Wile E. Coyote, who decides to sue the Acme Corporation after years of using their faulty products that always backfire on him during his attempts to catch the Road Runner.
He hires a down-on-his-luck lawyer who unexpectedly forms a bond with him. But their case gets complicated when the lawyer’s former boss becomes Acme’s attorney.
Expect cartoon chaos, emotional beats, and classic ACME gadget disasters.
Cast
- Will Forte as the lawyer Kevin Avery
- John Cena as Buddy Crane (opposing counsel)
- Lana Condor
- Eric Bauza (voice roles)
- Luis Guzmán as the Judge
- Tone Bell
- Martha Kelly
Crew
- Director: Dave Green
- Producers: James Gunn, Chris DeFaria
- Writer: Samy Burch (screenplay), Story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, Samy Burch
- Music: Steven Price
Budget
Estimated $70–72 million
Production Notes
- Filmed in 2022
- Originally shelved by the studio as a tax write-off
- Strong global fan campaign under #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme
- Later revived and picked up by a new distributor
Release Date
Theatrical Release: 28 August 2026
(Confirmed worldwide release)
Genre
- Comedy
- Animated / Live-action Hybrid
- Legal Drama
- Family & Adventure
Why the Movie Is Special
- Combines nostalgic Looney Tunes humor with modern storytelling
- Uses CGI characters interacting with human actors
- Emotional storyline alongside classic cartoon chaos
- A major fan-driven revival after being cancelled
