Coyote vs Acme is getting ready for its movie release later this month. The live-action animated comedy has already started getting a lot of attention before it comes out, with early reviews pointing out a good start.
The film includes several famous Looney Tunes characters along with real actors, mixing courtroom humour with animation in a new way for the classic franchise.
Coyote vs Acme Earns 100% On Rotten Tomatoes
The movie has received great feedback from early reviews. Right now, it has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 reviews, which means it's getting a "Fresh" rating on that review website.
Plot
The story follows Wile E. Coyote, who decides to take legal action against the Acme Corporation after years of faulty products derail his attempts to catch the Road Runner. He teams up with struggling attorney Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte, to file the lawsuit.
Standing in their way is Buddy Crane (John Cena), Acme's lawyer and Kevin's former employer. The courtroom battle unfolds alongside appearances from several classic Looney Tunes characters.
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Cast And Crew
Directed by Dave Green, Coyote vs Acme is written by Samy Burch, with the story developed by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, and Burch. It is based on Ian Frazier's magazine article "Coyote v. Acme."
The live-action cast includes Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Tone Bell, P.J. Byrne, Martha Kelly, Luis Guzmán, and Kenneth Choi.
Voice performances are provided by Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, and Jim Cummings, with Bauza voicing several beloved Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, and Foghorn Leghorn.
Production And Release
Coyote vs Acme is produced by Christopher DeFaria and James Gunn. It is supported by Warner Bros.Pictures, Warner Animation Group, Troll Court Entertainment, and Keylight Pictures.
The film has a runtime of 103 minutes and falls under the Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, and Animation genres. Although the film was completed earlier, it was shelved before later securing distribution through Ketchup Entertainment. It is now set for a theatrical release on Aug. 28, 2026.
Watch the trailer here:
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