‘Coyote vs. Acme’ movie saved from Warner Bros., will hit movie theaters in 2026

Ketchup Entertainment rescues Coyote vs. Acme from the Warner Bros. vault, acquiring the film for $50 million. Fans are rejoicing after a years-long battle over whether or not the movie would ever see the light of day.

Warner Bros. shelved Coyote vs. Acme in 2023

In November 2023, Warner Bros. shocked fans by shelving the completed film Coyote vs. Acme, opting instead for a tax write-off. The decision angered audiences and industry professionals who had anticipated the live-action/animated hybrid.