Ketchup Entertainment to Release Coyote vs. Acme in Theaters 2026

Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the global distribution rights to the live-action/animated hybrid film 'Coyote vs. Acme' after it was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 due to cost-cutting measures. The film, featuring John Cena as a lawyer for Acme and Will Forte as Wile E. Coyote's attorney, is based on a New Yorker piece in which Wile E. sues Acme over its faulty products. Ketchup's CEO expressed excitement about bringing the film to theaters in 2026, highlighting its blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling. Despite being nearly completed, the film was initially canned as part of a $30 million tax write-off. The acquisition deal was reportedly worth around $50 million, and Cena's involvement has generated renewed interest in the project. The film aims to resonate with both longtime fans of Looney Tunes and new audiences alike.