It’s the movie Acme didn’t want you to see. Or so says the first trailer for Coyote vs. Acme, which is finally coming out on August 28. In reality, it’s the movie that Warner Bros. didn’t want to see after it unceremoniously shelved the film back in 2023. But, a few years later, Ketchup Entertainment picked up the rights and is now gearing up for release. Something that, after you see this trailer, you will be very excited for.
Directed by Dave Green, Coyote vs. Acme is exactly that. For decades, we’ve watched as Wile E. Coyote has bought Acme products to help him capture the Road Runner, only for them to constantly fail. Well, now he’s recruited a lawyer named Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to represent him in a lawsuit against the mega-corporation. Acme’s lawyer? John Cena. Here’s the trailer.
That looks so freaking good, and it just makes us wonder, what was it about this movie that made Warner Bros. think it wasn’t worth releasing? It’s got something for basically all ages here, from the actors to the iconic cartoon characters, the meta story, and all the goofy, over-the-top humor. Basically, this feels like a complete home run, and we are just so excited we’ll all get to see it.
And even if it’s not great, the marketing 100% is. The meta twist on the film’s real-life situation, making Acme into Warner Bros., while also fitting the narrative of the film, is perfect. We think the final product will be excellent too, but in our eyes, this is already a win.
Coyote vs. Acme comes to theaters on August 28.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
