Warner Bros.’ previously shelved movie, Coyote vs. Acme, might just make it to the big screen after all, according to a recent report from Deadline. The Los Angeles-based independent film production and distribution company, Ketchup Entertainment, is reportedly in deep negotiations to acquire the film, which was thought to be entirely scrapped.
While the deal is not finalized yet, a successful negotiation could lead to a theatrical release of Coyote vs. Acme in 2026. The movie, 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. Originally slated for a mid-2023 release on Max, the film was unfortunately shelved despite being fully completed. Since then, a dedicated campaign to save the film has been in motion.
Ketchup Entertainment has a history of rescuing films from the brink, as seen with Warner Bros.’ The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. They managed to secure a theatrical release for this film in the US, marking it as the first fully animated Looney Tunes movie to hit theaters. IGN's review praised it as a "laugh-out-loud riot."
Ketchup Entertainment's portfolio also includes notable releases such as Hellboy: The Crooked Man and the Robert Rodriguez thriller Hypnotic, starring Ben Affleck. They also co-produced Michael Mann's 2023 Ferrari biopic, showcasing their commitment to bringing quality films to audiences.
