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Coverage dated August 7, 2026 to August 14, 2026

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Wild For Wile E. Movie

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"Coyote vs. Acme," the animated/live-action Looney Tunes movie starring John Cena and Will Forte that was saved from extinction at Warner Bros. by Ketchup Entertainment, is winning over Rotten Tomatoes critics.

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  1. Relevant Magazine

    Against All Odds, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is Finally Coming to Theaters This Month (opens Relevant Magazine)

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    For three years, Coyote vs. Acme was the movie Hollywood wasn’t supposed to see. The live-action/animated comedy starring John Cena and Will Forte was completely finished when Warner Bros. Discovery abruptly shelved it in 2023.

  2. Gizmodo

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Stars Always Believed the World Deserved to See It in Theaters (opens Gizmodo)

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    Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena star in the once-shelved Wile E. Coyote courtroom misadventure, coming to theaters on August 28.

  3. Gizmodo

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Director Says It Is to ‘Looney Tunes’ What ‘Iron Man’ Is to ‘The Avengers’ (opens Gizmodo)

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    Director Dave Green and longtime 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza talk inspirations that served as their north star for 'Coyote vs Acme.'

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Was Rescued From Oblivion — and Blew Up in David Zaslav’s Face (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Shelved as a tax writeoff by Warner Bros. Discovery, the ambitious Looney Tunes courtroom comedy was brought back to life — and director Dave Green is having the last laugh.

  5. Polygon

    Review: 'Coyote vs Acme' Is Too Good To Have Been Canceled by Warner Bros. (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's review of the live-action /animated comedy Coyote vs. ACME, which is the best Looney Tunes movie ever and the best comedy of 2026.

  6. Variety

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Wile E. Coyote Stars in a Courtroom Comedy That Blends Cartoons and Live Action. But the Fizz of Anarchy Is Missing (opens Variety)

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    At heart, "Coyote vs. Acme" is a courtroom comedy. But the upshot of the movie is to integrate as much Road Runner-style mayhem as possible into a live-action universe. The film is chock-full of affectionate nods and references and Looney Tunes Easter eggs.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Nearly-Shelved Looney Tunes Film Starring Will Forte and John Cena Is One of the Best Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Films Ever (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Written by Samy Burch and directed by Dave Green, the movie also features Lana Condor, Luis Guzman and a plethora of beloved cartoon characters.

  8. Deadline

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: The Movie Warner Bros. Shelved In 2023 Becomes Their Most Entertaining Film Of 2026 And Best Animated/Live Action ‘Toon Since ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ (opens Deadline)

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    What in the world was Warner Bros. thinking? In 2023 they canceled, shelved, ditched the finished animated/live action hybrid feature, Coyote vs. Acme in favor of a tax writeoff rather than releasing the movie in theatres, or even streaming.

  9. Gizmodo

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Proves the Movie *They* Didn’t Want You to See Was Always Worth the Fight (opens Gizmodo)

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    Will Forte stars alongside Lana Condor and John Cena in the wacky 'Looney Tunes' hybrid animated film, in theaters on August 28.

  10. Forbes

    ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Wild For Wile E. Movie (opens Forbes)

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    "Coyote vs. Acme," the animated/live-action Looney Tunes movie starring John Cena and Will Forte that was saved from extinction at Warner Bros. by Ketchup Entertainment, is winning over Rotten Tomatoes critics.

  11. The Bulwark

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review (opens The Bulwark)

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    Saved from the ash heap of history.

  12. UPI

    Movie review: 'Coyote vs. Acme a genius legal, corporate satire (opens UPI)

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    "Coyote vs. Acme," in theaters Aug. 28, is a clever satire of legal and corporate dramas using Wile E. Coyote and the Looney Tunes characters.

  13. WFMZ Allentown

    'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that's not all folks (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Before it was dubbed “the funeral screening,” it was just when Will Forte was going to see the movie.

  14. New York Post

    ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ review: This finished ‘Looney Tunes’ movie was shelved by Warner Bros. — Is it any good? (opens New York Post)

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    Three years ago, the $70 million live-action/animation hybrid was part of a trio of completed projects that were unceremoniously shelved and taken as a tax write-off by Warner Bros. Discovery.

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