Coyote vs. Acme is getting its day in theaters

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to sell Coyote vs. Acme’s global distribution rights to Ketchup Entertainment, the same production studio that bought The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie last fall. Ketchup reportedly spent around $50 million on the sale, and plans to release the feature some time in 2026. In a statement about the distribution deal, Ketchup’s CEO Gareth West expressed excitement about being able to bring the film to theaters. “Coyote vs. Acme is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation,” West said. “We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.” Despite the Dave Green-directed project being nearly completed, the film was canned bac ... Read full article.