US Edition'Coyote vs. Acme' may finally hit theaters after bid from buyer
- A possible buyer, Ketchup Entertainment, is in talks to acquire "Coyote vs. Acme" from Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $50 million, with a possible theatrical release in 2026.
- Will Forte criticized the decision to shelve the film as "f***ing bullsh*t," citing frustration over its fate.
- Warner Bros. Initially shelved the film amid cost-cutting measures but later allowed the director, Dave Green, to seek other distributors.
- Director Dave Green spoke about the resilience of Wile E. Coyote, emphasizing pride in the film and support for his team during the project's challenges.
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Warner Bros. sells ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ to Ketchup Entertainment, sets 2026 release
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially sold the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million, securing its long-awaited 2026 theatrical release. The sale marks a turnaround after Warner Bros. initially shelved the movie for a tax write-off, a move that previously affected projects like Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt. Ketchup Entertainment, which recently distributed The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, …
Warner Bros Sells ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Rights for $50M, Long-Lost Film Will Now Release in 2026 - Valuetainment
Warner Bros. has finalized a $50 million deal with Ketchup Entertainment for the worldwide distribution rights to the long-shelved film "Coyote vs. Acme." The post Warner Bros Sells ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Rights for $50M, Long-Lost Film Will Now Release in 2026 first appeared on Valuetainment.
Tubi Saves The Day For Looney Tunes After Warner Bros. Discovery Pulls Classic Cartoons From Max, And Ketchup Entertainment Might Come To The Rescue Of ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
Daffy Duck (Dee Bradley Baker) likes what he sees in Space Jam (1996), Warner Bros. Entertainment It’s an interesting time to be a Looney Tunes fan even if the news is mostly a bitter pill to swallow. While The Day the Earth Blew Up is in theaters, it could’ve used better marketing. At least it is getting a chance, though. The traditional animated feature could have wound up like the half cartoon-half live-action Coyote vs. Acme which was shelve…
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