For once, heres aLooney Tunes story that doesnt end with the Coyote falling off a cliff to its inevitable doom.It appeared that we might never seeCoyote vs. Acme, the completed but unreleased live-action/animated hybridLooney Tunes film that was made by Warner Bros. Discovery but then shelved potentially forever in favor of whatever tax benefits WBD could reap fromjunking the entire project. There were even rumors recently that WBD may delete the film forever, rather than distribute it themselves or sell it to another company.Thankfully, thats not what happened. Instead, WBD has sold the project to Ketchup Entertainment, who said in a statement that they have acquired the worldwide rights to distribute the movie. It looks like we will get to see Coyote vs. Acmeafter all.In the press release Ketchup CEO Gareth West said...Were thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide. COYOTE VS. ACME is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation. We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.Warner Bros.Warner Bros.loading...Coyote vs. Acmecenters on Wile E. Coyote as he takes legal action against the Acme Corporation for the countless faulty products that have hindered his relentless pursuit of the Road Runner.The high-concept comedy directed by Dave Green was first announced in 2022, with Will Forte and John Cena in the key live-action roles. The film was completed but then shelved by Warner Bros. in late 2023. When I interviewed Cena last year for another projectI asked him about Coyote vs. Acme; at that time, he said...I gave my heart and soul to it. I think thats whats so tough, especially with folks like [co-stars] Will Forte and P.J. Byrne, and [director] Dave Green, who absolutely crushed it, and our whole entire cast, and certainly all the people in visual effects that spent all the time to make those Warner Bros. characters come to life ...But at the end of the day, its the movie biz. And I totally, completely respect Warners choice to do what they did with the movie, because I want the business to go on. I regret folks who got the chance to shine in the movie, because when you do good, you get another opportunity. So thats the only thing that kind of stinks.Thankfully, that shall stink no more. Ketchup Entertainment did notannounce a release date forCoyote vs. Acme yet, but we can now rest assured one is coming.Get our free mobile app12 Pairs of Actors and Directors With Famous FeudsYou won't see these great actors and directors working together again.Gallery Credit: Emma StefanskyFiled Under: Coyote vs. Acme, John Cena, Looney Tunes, Will ForteCategories: Movie News