Cancelled Coyote vs. Acme Might Make It to the Big Screen After All

Warner Bros.’ shelved film, Coyote vs. Acme, may finally get its big-screen debut, according to Deadline. Ketchup Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based independent film company, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the completed film, previously believed to be scrapped.

While the deal isn't finalized, a theatrical release is planned for 2026 should the acquisition succeed.

Announced in 2022 and based on Ian Frazier's 1990 New Yorker article, Coyote vs. Acme is co-written by James Gunn and stars Will Forte and John Cena. Originally slated for a mid-2023 release on Max, the film was shelved despite completing production, sparking a significant online campaign to save it.

Ketchup Entertainment's previous projects include Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the Robert Rodriguez thriller Hypnotic (starring Ben Affleck), and co-production on Michael Mann's 2023 Ferrari biopic.