Warner Bros. film 'Coyote vs. Acme' to premiere in Chile after being saved from cancellation

The film "Coyote vs. Acme," which Warner Bros. initially decided not to release, is set to premiere in Chilean cinemas on August 27. BF Distribution has released a new trailer for the movie, confirming its theatrical debut. The film, described as a blend of animation and live-action in the vein of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", sees Wile E. Coyote taking on the ACME Corporation in a legal battle over its faulty products.

Wile E. Coyote is represented by a down-on-his-luck human lawyer, played by Will Forte, who takes on the case and represents the cartoon character as his client. In court, they face off against the head of their former law firm, Buddy Crane, portrayed by John Cena, who represents the ACME company in this landmark trial.

The controversy began in 2023 when Warner Bros. opted not to release the film in any format, not even for streaming, and refused offers from interested buyers. Similar to "Batgirl" and "Scoob! Holiday Haunt," the studio chose to cancel and archive "Coyote vs. Acme," reportedly to claim a tax deduction. This decision drew significant backlash from directors and the creative community, who celebrated the work behind the film and criticized the studio's move as a cost-saving measure.

Criticism was directed at David Zaslav, the president of Warner Bros. Discovery. A campaign to release the film gained momentum, ultimately leading to Ketchup Entertainment acquiring the global rights. Ketchup Entertainment is the same distributor that saved another Warner Bros. Animation film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie." The film is directed by Dave Green and based on Ian Frazier's 1990 humor article "Coyote v. Acme" from The New Yorker.