Warner Bros. has officially sold the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme
Briefly

Warner Bros. Discovery sold the rights to the shelved film Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment for about $50 million. Initially funded by Warner Bros., the film was shelved for tax purposes, similar to other projects like Scoob! Holiday Haunt. Set to release in theaters in 2026, the film features Will Forte and John Cena, directed by Dave Green. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. continues to remove original Looney Tunes shorts from its streaming service, as evidenced by the timing of this happening alongside The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie's release.
Warner Bros. Discovery has sold the rights to the film Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment for around $50 million, ensuring its 2026 theater release.
Coyote vs. Acme will feature Will Forte and John Cena as Wile E. Coyote who sues Acme after repeatedly failing to catch the roadrunner.
Despite selling Coyote vs. Acme, Warner Bros. Discovery continues to remove original Looney Tunes shorts from their streaming platform, Max.
The recent release of The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie indicates sustained interest in Looney Tunes, even as WB discards older content.
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