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

Warner Bros.' previously shelved film, Coyote vs. Acme, may soon see the light of day, as reported by Deadline. The Los Angeles-based independent film production and distribution company, Ketchup Entertainment, is reportedly deep in negotiations to acquire the rights to the movie, which was thought to be entirely scrapped.

While the deal is not yet finalized, a successful negotiation could lead to a theatrical release of Coyote vs. Acme in 2026. The film, which was announced in 2022 and inspired by Ian Frazier's 1990 New Yorker article of the same name, was co-written by James Gunn and features stars Will Forte and John Cena. Initially slated for a mid-2023 release on Max, the project was unfortunately shelved despite being fully completed, sparking a dedicated campaign to save it.

Ketchup Entertainment's portfolio includes other notable releases such as Hellboy: The Crooked Man and Robert Rodriguez's thriller Hypnotic, starring Ben Affleck. The company also co-produced Michael Mann's 2023 biopic, Ferrari.