‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Director Celebrates Film Release, Saying “We Won” & “It’s Proof That Movies Don’t Just Go Away”

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 shared on Instagram. “You can go see this movie. In a theater. In your favorite seat. With your favorite snacks. With your favorite people. You can head into a dark room and laugh with strangers. Together. Congratulations to everyone who made this happen.”

Green noted that the “victory” was a “shared experience,” adding, “It’s a record of the cast and crew, post, prep, and animation teams who poured so much love and passion into it over years and years.”

“It’s shared, permanently, with the audience who fought so hard for its survival. Your fight is the reason this film finally made it to the big screen. Thank you @ketchupentertainment for hearing the audience. We’re so grateful that you did,” he continued.

Coyote vs. Acme was originally set to premiere July 21, 2023, but Warner Bros. moved it to make way for Barbie. However, in November of that same year, the studio shelved the movie and instead took a $30 million tax write-off.

In March 2025, Warner Bros. completed the sale of the Looney Tunes hybrid to Ketchup Entertainment, with Forte recently revealing that they plan to release the film on August 28, 2026.

Green championed the effort to keep Coyote vs. Acme from remaining shelved, finding a way for audiences to finally see the movie in theaters.

“This is a celebration, it’s proof that movies don’t just go away. We make work so it can be seen and shared — that’s the whole reason we do what we do,” Green said. “Persistence and resilience have truly won the day. Enjoy Coyote vs. Acme on the big screen. Where it was always meant to be seen!”

Coyote vs. Acme was written by Samy Burch, based on a story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, and Burch. The film follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires a billboard attorney to sue the Acme Corporation for selling faulty products. Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Luis Guzmán, and Kenneth Choi are among the actors in the cast.