Completed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Film Acquired for Release After Studio Write-Off
Warner Bros. canceled the release of the completed film 'Coyote vs. Acme,' a Looney Tunes blend of cartoon and live-action, reportedly to take a tax write-off. Three years later, the film has been acquired by independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment for…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 13, 2026 —
Three years after its initial completion and subsequent cancellation by Warner Bros., the film ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is slated for release. The independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the rights to the Looney Tunes-themed blend of animation and live-action, reportedly for approximately $50 million.
The film, which was completed but never released by Warner Bros., was reportedly shelved as part of a tax write-off strategy by the studio. This decision meant that the project, featuring beloved characters from the Looney Tunes universe, would not be seen by audiences.
However, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ has found a new life. Ketchup Entertainment has secured the distribution rights and has scheduled a release date of August 28. The financial terms of the acquisition were reported to be around $50 million.
The decision by Warner Bros. to cancel the release of a finished film, opting instead for a tax write-off, sparked discussion regarding studio practices and the fate of completed content. The eventual acquisition and planned release by Ketchup Entertainment offers a different outcome for the project.
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