Warner Bros Nears $50M Sale of Shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme' to Ketchup Entertainment

The deal, still under negotiation, could bring the Looney Tunes-inspired film to theaters in 2026 after being shelved in 2023 during Warner Bros' cost-cutting measures.

Warner Bros is in advanced negotiations with Ketchup Entertainment to sell 'Coyote vs. Acme' for approximately $50 million, though the deal is not yet finalized.
'Coyote vs. Acme' was shelved in late 2023 despite positive test screenings, as part of Warner Bros' cost-cutting strategy under David Zaslav's leadership.
The film, a live-action/animated hybrid, stars Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, and follows Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for defective products.
Ketchup Entertainment previously acquired and theatrically released another shelved Warner Bros project, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie,' in 2024.
If the deal is completed, 'Coyote vs. Acme' is expected to receive a theatrical release in 2026, offering a second chance for the film to reach audiences.

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