Product Info

Studio

Warner Animation Group

Director

Dave Green

Genre

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

Rated

PG

Theatrical Release Date (NA)

Aug 28, 2026

Film Length

1hr 43min

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Coyote vs. Acme brings the classic Looney Tunes characters into the real world in a hilarious live-action/animated courtroom comedy. With Wile E. Coyote finally taking ACME Corporation to court after countless mishaps, it turns into an underdog story filled with slapstick humor and a solid story, making it one of the year’s best films.

Taking on the Big Corporation

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Wile E. Coyote has had years of failed attempts to catch the speedy Road Runner, thanks to the gadgets failing from the ACME Corporation. Wile E. decides to seek help with the issue with the struggling lawyer Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth, Nebraska). While Kevin initially wanted to settle the malfunctioning ACME product for a small amount of cash, Wile E. uses the opportunity to turn the issue into a major court case, turning it into a David vs. Goliath legal battle.

On paper, this story makes sense, with decades’ worth of material of the coyote chasing the speedy road runner in the popular Looney Tunes series. Each time, the coyote fails comically due to constant accidents. Why not go after the products that failed on the hungry coyote?

The overused David vs. Goliath metaphor, with the little guy going against a giant corporation, already foreshadows a predictable outcome. However, the film doesn’t hand over the results without some hurdles. It adds more depth to the story and gives more character to figures like Wile E. Watching Wile E., Kevin, and his assistant Paige Avery, played by Lana Condor (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, X-Men: Apocalypse), find clues while watching their backs makes the film a fun and entertaining courtroom comedy film. Expect some slapstick humor when you have Looney Tunes characters involved. Will’s comical performance as the human billboard lawyer was highly entertaining, bringing a much-needed human element to the Looney Tunes fiasco. His presence truly makes a difference, and the role suits him perfectly.

Buddy Crane, played by John Cena (Barbie, Peacemaker), is portrayed as an intimidating corporate lawyer who was once Kevin’s boss and consistently puts Kevin down whenever they are together, making him feel like the film’s antagonist. While he has a fearsome personality, Cena’s performance feels acceptable, though I think another actor could have filled the role better. While Buddy is an antagonist, Looney Tunes character Foghorn Leghorn is portrayed as the main villain, though he appears onscreen less than Buddy. Choosing the cartoon rooster was a wonderful choice due to his personality in the original cartoons.

I don’t think there’s a better way to retell the story. It’s entertaining from beginning to end. Utilizing Wile E.’s failed attempts in a court battle against a giant corporation and turning into a bigger issue works really well.

Working Together

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The voice actors portraying these classic Looney Tunes characters have done an outstanding job creating the voices that closely resemble the original voices from decades ago. It’s also wonderful to see more of the very minor characters from Looney Tunes getting some screentime, such as Gossamer, Charlie Dog, and Elvis Gorilla. Popular cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Porky Pig make their appearance but more as side characters to help build the story, keeping Wile E. Coyote as the main cartoon character in Coyote vs. Acme.

Having both Wile E. and Kevin sharing the spotlight makes a wonderful team. Both characters experience similar situations, but their different outcomes create teaching moments for each of them. For example, Kevin’s constant low self-esteem and avoiding confrontation slowly turn around thanks to Wile E., who continuously keeps trying to catch Road Runner no matter how painful and unlucky things get.

Cartoons in the Real World

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The blend between cartoon characters in real-life environments does work well, and with a story tied to laws and justice, it evokes a reminiscence of the classic movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? While these cartoon characters live freely in the real world, the film tries to add more definition to them by using 3D models so they don’t look too flat. While some instances, such as Wile E. Coyote, work well, other characters, like Foghorn Leghorn, appear off and lose their definition, resembling flat 3D models. Personally, I would prefer if the characters were in 2D, closely following the original 2D illustrations.

The sound effects work wonders when used in the slapstick comedy moments, such as the flames coming out of the skates, piano drops, and more. The movie adds in subtle Looney Tunes jingles that give fans of the classic cartoon a smile on their face.

A Looney Ride

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The film was originally completed in 2022 and scheduled to release in the summer of 2023 in theaters, but Warner Bros. chose to remove it before its release and shelve it for a hefty tax write-off. After the public uncovered the situation, the production company received a large backlash and changed their mind, allowing the movie to be distributed by another company. Ketchup Entertainment, the same company that brought another Looney Tunes film back to theaters, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, has acquired the film to distribute it in theaters this summer.

It’s surprising why Warner Bros. wanted to do this project in the first place, and after watching the film, it’s a solid, entertaining movie for all ages. This makes it one of the best movies of the year. For younger generations who may have never experienced Looney Tunes, the film could be an amusing introduction to the characters that have brought audiences decades of laughter.

The Final Plan

Coyote vs. Acme is a fun-filled live-action/animated courtroom underdog comedy that delivers a strong, entertaining story, making it one of the year’s best films.

An early screening was provided for this review. Coyote vs. Acme releases in theaters on August 28, 2026. Fans can visit the film’s official website for more information and ticket purchasing.