Much-delayed Looney Tunes film - 'Coyote vs Acme' trailer finally out, check
Los Angeles, April 22
The trailer for the long-delayed Looney Tunes film - 'Coyote vs Acme' has been finally unveiled ahead of its summer release in theatres.
The first look trailer takes audiences into the events of Coyote hiring a billboard accident lawyer, Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and his legal team to sue the Acme corporation, whose products have repeatedly malfunctioned during his pursuit of the Road Runner.
Acme Corporation is represented by corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena).
Other Looney Tunes characters, such as Sylvester, Tweety, and Foghorn Leghorn, are also a part of the film.
According to Variety, the screenplay, which is written by Samy Burch, is inspired by a 1990 The New Yorker article that imagines a legal case against Acme. The film goes on to combine courtroom comedy with the Looney Tunes universe, putting the iconic animated characters in a legal setting.
Originally developed for HBO Max, 'Coyote vs Acme' was completed with a reported budget of around USD 70 million before Warner Bros decided to not to move forward with its 2023 release, stated Variety.
Later in 2025, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film for a reported USD 50 million, setting it on course for a global theatrical rollout.
Amid the delays, Forte, in a previous conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, said, "I never thought [the film would land distribution], so it just came out of nowhere, and I'm so thrilled. I'm so excited for people to see this movie. I'm gonna promote the crap out of it. Just tell me what you want me to do, and I'll go, I'll do whatever -- go to the top of Mount Everest, I'm there."
Directed by Dave Green from a script by Samy Burch, 'Coyote vs Acme' will hit theatres on August 28.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The concept is so creative! A courtroom comedy with these classic characters. Reminds me of the old Tom and Jerry movie where they go to court. Hope the humour translates well and isn't just for Western audiences. John Cena as a lawyer is a fun casting choice.
$70 million budget and then shelved? What a waste of resources. Glad another studio picked it up. Hollywood's corporate decisions sometimes make no sense. At least it's getting a theatrical release now. Fingers crossed it's good.
As someone who works in law, the premise is brilliant! The legal case against a corporation for faulty products is very relevant today, even if it's through a cartoon coyote. A fun way to introduce concepts of consumer rights. Looking forward to it.
Beep beep! 🏃💨 Nostalgia hitting hard. My childhood Sundays were all about these cartoons. Hope they keep the original slapstick spirit alive and don't over-modernize it. The trailer looks promising. August release is perfect for a family outing.
Respectfully, I'm a bit skeptical. Not every classic needs a live-action/CGI hybrid movie. Some memories are best left as 2D cartoons. But I'll give it a chance for the sake of the characters. The legal plot is at least an original idea.
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