From Tax Write-Off to Triumph: Will Forte's 'Coyote vs. Acme' Finds Salvation

Olivia Bennett, 4/1/2025Darlings, grab your popcorn! The $70M "Coyote vs. Acme" has escaped Warner Bros.' notorious vault, thanks to Ketchup Entertainment's fabulous $50M rescue mission. This delicious blend of animation and live-action, starring Will Forte and John Cena, proves that even in Hollywood, persistence pays off. Coming to theaters 2026!

Remember last November's industry-shaking announcement? Warner Bros. decided to lock away this $70 million gem, leaving everyone from Twitter warriors to industry veterans absolutely gobsmacked. But hold onto your designer hats, because Ketchup Entertainment (yes, that's their real name, and we're living for it) just dropped $50 million to rescue this hybrid live-action/animated treasure from permanent obscurity.

The premise? Pure genius, honestly. Wile E. Coyote – animation's most spectacular failure – finally gets his day in court against the Acme Corporation. Will Forte and John Cena bring the star power, while the story serves up the kind of meta-commentary that's been missing from our screens lately. Think "Roger Rabbit" meets "Better Call Saul," but with more anvils.

Ketchup Entertainment's CEO Gareth West couldn't contain his enthusiasm about the 2026 theatrical release. "Coyote vs. Acme is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling," he gushed. After the absolute rollercoaster that was 2025's streaming wars and studio shake-ups, this feels like the universe finally throwing us a bone.

The drama behind the scenes? Honey, where do we even start? When Warner Bros. initially announced their plans to bury the film, the entertainment industry practically combusted. Will Forte – bless his heart – couldn't keep quiet about the "incredible" film potentially becoming Hollywood's best-kept secret. The subsequent #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme campaign didn't just trend; it became a movement.

Director Dave Green's vision draws inspiration from Ian Frazier's 1990 The New Yorker article "Coyote v. Acme," proving that sometimes the best ideas need to marinate – or survive a corporate restructuring or two. Green's taken classic Looney Tunes humor and given it a modern edge that speaks to today's audience without losing that timeless charm.

Let's be real for a hot second – this isn't just about one movie. Warner Bros.' recent pattern of shelving completed projects (looking at you, "Batgirl" and "Scoob! Holiday Haunt") has created more drama than a reality TV reunion special. When studios start treating finished films like inconvenient tax write-offs, something's gotta give.

Though Ketchup Entertainment might not have Warner's deep pockets for marketing – and honestly, who does these days? – they've got something possibly more valuable: an absolutely rabid fanbase that's been fighting for this film's survival since day one. In today's social media-driven landscape, that kind of organic support is worth its weight in gold-plated anvils.

The bigger question lurking beneath this Hollywood happy ending? What does it mean for creative risk-taking when completed films can vanish faster than you can say "meep meep"? The industry's obsession with safe bets and focus group findings has been suffocating innovation – and don't even get us started on the AI-generated content flooding our screens lately.

For now, though, let's raise a glass to persistence, fan power, and the kind of Hollywood ending that feels almost too good to be true. "Coyote vs. Acme" isn't just a movie anymore – it's become a symbol of hope for every creative project that refuses to die quietly. And in an industry that sometimes feels like it's running on empty, that's exactly the kind of story we need.

Hollywood loves a comeback story, and darlings, this one's serving pure box office magic. In a plot twist that would make even the most seasoned studio exec's jaw drop, "Coyote vs. Acme" has escaped Warner Bros.' notorious tax write-off dungeon – and not a moment too soon.Remember last November's industry-shaking announcement? Warner Bros. decided to lock away this $70 million gem, leaving everyone from Twitter warriors to industry veterans absolutely gobsmacked. But hold onto your designer hats, because Ketchup Entertainment (yes, that's their real name, and we're living for it) just dropped $50 million to rescue this hybrid live-action/animated treasure from permanent obscurity.The premise? Pure genius, honestly. Wile E. Coyote – animation's most spectacular failure – finally gets his day in court against the Acme Corporation. Will Forte and John Cena bring the star power, while the story serves up the kind of meta-commentary that's been missing from our screens lately. Think "Roger Rabbit" meets "Better Call Saul," but with more anvils.Ketchup Entertainment's CEO Gareth West couldn't contain his enthusiasm about the 2026 theatrical release. "Coyote vs. Acme is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling," he gushed. After the absolute rollercoaster that was 2025's streaming wars and studio shake-ups, this feels like the universe finally throwing us a bone.The drama behind the scenes? Honey, where do we even start? When Warner Bros. initially announced their plans to bury the film, the entertainment industry practically combusted. Will Forte – bless his heart – couldn't keep quiet about the "incredible" film potentially becoming Hollywood's best-kept secret. The subsequent #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme campaign didn't just trend; it became a movement.Director Dave Green's vision draws inspiration from Ian Frazier's 1990 The New Yorker article "Coyote v. Acme," proving that sometimes the best ideas need to marinate – or survive a corporate restructuring or two. Green's taken classic Looney Tunes humor and given it a modern edge that speaks to today's audience without losing that timeless charm.Let's be real for a hot second – this isn't just about one movie. Warner Bros.' recent pattern of shelving completed projects (looking at you, "Batgirl" and "Scoob! Holiday Haunt") has created more drama than a reality TV reunion special. When studios start treating finished films like inconvenient tax write-offs, something's gotta give.Though Ketchup Entertainment might not have Warner's deep pockets for marketing – and honestly, who does these days? – they've got something possibly more valuable: an absolutely rabid fanbase that's been fighting for this film's survival since day one. In today's social media-driven landscape, that kind of organic support is worth its weight in gold-plated anvils.The bigger question lurking beneath this Hollywood happy ending? What does it mean for creative risk-taking when completed films can vanish faster than you can say "meep meep"? The industry's obsession with safe bets and focus group findings has been suffocating innovation – and don't even get us started on the AI-generated content flooding our screens lately.For now, though, let's raise a glass to persistence, fan power, and the kind of Hollywood ending that feels almost too good to be true. "Coyote vs. Acme" isn't just a movie anymore – it's become a symbol of hope for every creative project that refuses to die quietly. And in an industry that sometimes feels like it's running on empty, that's exactly the kind of story we need.