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'Coyote Vs. Acme' Director Celebrates Film Release, Saying "We Won" & "It's Proof That Movies Don't Just Go Away" - Deadline

'Coyote Vs. Acme' Director Celebrates Film Release, Saying "We Won" & "It's Proof That Movies Don't Just Go Away" - Deadline

Entertainment and CultureBy Armando Tinoco8/28/20261 min read

Coyote vs. Acme has made its way to theaters, and director Dave Green is expressing his gratitude.

✨ Key Highlights

  • Director Dave Green celebrated the theatrical release of Coyote vs. Acme, declaring "WE WON" on Instagram and thanking the cast, crew, and audiences who campaigned for the film's survival.
  • Green framed the release as a shared victory and "proof that movies don't just go away," crediting fan persistence and Ketchup Entertainment for listening to audiences.
  • The film was originally slated to premiere July 21, 2023, but Warner Bros. shifted it to accommodate Barbie before shelving it entirely in November 2023 and taking a $30 million tax write-off.
  • Warner Bros. completed the sale of the Looney Tunes hybrid to Ketchup Entertainment in March 2025, with plans previously indicated for an August 28, 2026 release.
  • The movie opened with a solid $14 million debut and an "A" CinemaScore, following Wile E. Coyote as he hires a billboard attorney to sue the Acme Corporation over faulty products.
  • Written by Samy Burch from a story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, and Burch, the film features a cast including Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Luis Guzmán, and Kenneth Choi.
Coyote vs. Acme has made its way to theaters, and director Dave Green is expressing his gratitude. “COYOTE VS. ACME IS FINALLY, GLORIOUSLY, IN THEATERS NOW. Which means one thing. WE WON,” Green sha
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