Warner Bros.' Abandoned Coyote vs. Acme Animated Feature Possibly Receives Another Opportunity
Hey there! Get ready for some exciting Looney Tunes news! It looks like Coyote vs. Acme, the highly-anticipated live-action/animation movie featuring the likes of John Cena and our beloved Looney Tunes characters, might be making a big comeback. After being sidelined by Warner Bros. in 2023, this project has found a potential new home in Ketchup Entertainment.
Remember Ketchup Entertainment? They're the folks who saved The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie from the scrap heap, turning it into a theatrical hit instead of a streaming release. Ketchup Entertainment seems to have its eyes on the big screen yet again, with a similar plan for Coyote vs. Acme.
According to Deadline, the negotiation for the film's rights is currently taking place, with a target price of around $50 million – far less than the film's initial budget of $70 million13. The deal isn't finalized, but if it goes through, Coyote vs. Acme could hit theaters in 202615.
Intriguingly, Coyote vs. Acme was originally canned by Warner Bros. due to cost-cutting measures1. It's interesting to note that this isn't the first time Warner Bros. has seemingly distanced itself from its long-standing relationship with the Looney Tunes. For instance, shortly after Ketchup Entertainment's success with The Day the Earth Blew Up, Warner Bros. surprisingly removed all classic Looney Tunes cartoons from Max6, leaving fans scrambling to find their favorite Bugs Bunny and friends' antics.
So, what do you think about this potential revival for Coyote vs. Acme? Will you be rushing to catch it at the theater if it gets a release?
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IO9 brings exciting news about the potential return of the hybrid movie, Coyote vs. Acme, featuring John Cena and the Looney Tunes characters. This project, initially sidelined by Warner Bros. in 2023, is currently in negotiations with Ketchup Entertainment, known for reviving The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. If the deal goes through, Coyote vs. Acme is projected to hit theaters in 2026. This movief's initial cost-cutting by Warner Bros. isn't the first instance of the company seemingly distancing itself from the Looney Tunes franchise. io9 encourages readers to stay tuned for more updates on popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
