After years of delays and whispers of being shelved, Coyote vs. Acme is finally roaring back into the spotlight. A brand-new image from the live-action/animation hybrid has surfaced, and it’s giving fans a fresh look at the chaotic comedy that pits Wile E. Coyote against the corporate world of Acme Corporation. Starring Will Forte and John Cena, this Looney Tunes adventure is shaping up to be a wild ride worth every minute of the wait.
The image, released exclusively by the studio, captures a tense yet absurd moment: Wile E. Coyote, holding a giant mallet, stands opposite Forte’s character—a beleaguered Acme lawyer—while Cena’s corporate enforcer looks on with a smirk. It’s a perfect snapshot of the film’s premise: after a lifetime of faulty products, the Coyote decides to sue Acme for fraud, dragging the company into a courtroom battle that’s equal parts slapstick and satire.
Directed by Dave Green (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows), Coyote vs. Acme blends live-action performances with classic Looney Tunes animation. The script, co-written by Samy Burch and Jeremy Slater, leans into the absurdity of a cartoon character navigating the real world—a concept that has drawn comparisons to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Forte brings his signature deadpan humor to the role of a lawyer who must defend Acme against the Coyote’s surprisingly airtight case, while Cena plays a ruthless executive determined to bury the lawsuit.
The film’s journey to release has been anything but smooth. Originally completed in 2022, Coyote vs. Acme was caught in a corporate tug-of-war after Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, with rumors that the studio might scrap it for a tax write-off. Fan outrage and industry pressure eventually convinced the studio to give it a theatrical release, a decision that now looks prescient given the buzz around this new image. For those who love a good underdog story, this film’s survival is almost as compelling as the plot itself.
Early reactions from test screenings have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising the film’s blend of physical comedy and sharp writing. The new image reinforces that tone: Wile E. Coyote, usually the victim of his own schemes, finally gets to turn the tables. It’s a refreshing twist on a character who has been chasing the Road Runner for decades, and it promises plenty of Acme-branded mayhem—exploding rockets, anvils, and all.
For fans of Looney Tunes and live-action hybrids, Coyote vs. Acme is shaping up to be a must-see. If you’re looking for more binge-worthy entertainment, check out our list of The Ultimate Binge-Worthy Rewatches: 7 Shows That Get Better Every Time. And for those craving more animated nostalgia, don’t miss our roundup of Best 80s Cartoons Worth Revisiting: From He-Man to ThunderCats.
With a release date now locked in for later this year, Coyote vs. Acme is poised to be one of the most talked-about movies of the season. Whether you’re a die-hard Looney Tunes fan or just in it for the laughs, this image proves that sometimes, the best things come to those who wait—and that Wile E. Coyote might finally get his win.
