Warner Bros. has spent over 75 years perfecting the art of cartoon explosions—yet its CEO, David Zaslav, opted to shelve Coyote vs. Acme in favor of a tax write-off over potential box office revenue. The decision sparked outrage, but thanks to fan outcry and distributor Ketchup Entertainment, the film will finally hit theaters on August 28, 2026.
The first trailer for Coyote vs. Acme doesn’t shy away from its critique of Warner Bros., framing the studio as the untrustworthy Acme Corporation. Directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch (with story contributions from James Gunn and Jeremy Slater), the film follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires a crusading lawyer, played by Will Forte, to sue Acme for its faulty products.
The trailer is packed with anti-corporate humor and classic Looney Tunes references, including:
- Bugs Bunny in drag
- Daffy Duck in a frenzy
- Tweety Bird wielding a shotgun
Acme’s legal team is led by John Cena, while Foghorn Leghorn appears as the company’s owner, threatening Cena to keep Acme’s secrets. The trailer closes with Leghorn’s voice-over:
“The Acme Corporation is releasing this film for accounting purposes only!”This line is widely seen as a jab at Warner Bros.’ decision to prioritize tax breaks over the Looney Tunes franchise.
Forte’s character, dressed like an overzealous investigative reporter, delivers a fiery monologue:
“These companies think they can do whatever they want. We’re sick of it!”Meanwhile, Acme’s lawyer deflects blame onto individuals, a tactic the trailer highlights with dark humor.
The film blends courtroom comedy with classic Looney Tunes chaos, a pairing that could prove successful if it resonates with audiences. Ketchup Entertainment previously rescued The Day the Earth Blew Up from Warner Bros.’ cuts last year, though that film barely recouped its budget. If Coyote vs. Acme can balance nostalgia with sharp satire, it may become a hit—and give fans one more reason to laugh at WB’s tax strategy.
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