The poster for the animated comedy “Coyote vs. Acme” is shown. The movie released to theaters on Aug. 28 and follows Wile E. Coyote’s lawsuit against the fictional company Acme for its negligence. “Fans of ‘Looney Tunes’ will enjoy how the movie maintains the classic over-the-top and slapstick Looney Tunes style of comedy,” Broadcast Editor Mzée Pavlić wrote. “This comedy is only elevated by the movie’s impressive integration of live action and animation which matches the movie’s mix between a goofy courtroom drama and classic cartoon.” Photo fair use of IMDb
Released on Aug. 28, “Coyote vs. Acme” tells a humorous and heartfelt story that mixes a courtroom with cartoons for great comedic effect.
The newest cinematic addition to the Looney Tunes franchise, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is a PG comedy that was released to theaters on Aug. 28 and puts a new spin on a classic story.
Based on the Looney Tunes animated shorts of Wile E. Coyote’s chase of the elusive and extremely fast Road Runner (Eric Bauza), this new movie, directed by Dave Green, comes almost eight decades after the duo’s premiere in 1949.
“Despite incorporating many classic Looney Tunes characters, the movie doesn’t require any prior knowledge of the Looney Tunes franchise to be enjoyed. Beyond its humor, the movie uses the story of Coyote’s never-ending chase of the Road Runner to send a touching message about failure, friendship and perseverance.”
Instead of following Coyote’s attempts to catch the Road Runner, “Coyote vs. Acme” adds a fun twist and instead follows Coyote’s lawsuit against Acme, the fictional corporation that supplies Coyote with various faulty gadgets that always. The contrast between this more serious courtroom element and the cartoon humor elevates the movie’s comedy.
Another element that creates humor through contrast is the interactions between the unlikely trio the movie follows. Coyote teams up with washed-up lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and his overachieving niece Paige (Lana Condor) to not only fight against Acme and the company’s lawyer, Buddy Crane (John Cena), but also to uncover the company’s secrets.
The official trailer for “Coyote vs. Acme” is shown. The movie was originally shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2023 but was released three years later on Aug. 28, after Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights to the movie in 2025. “Based on the Looney Tunes animated shorts of Wile E. Coyote’s chase of the elusive and extremely fast Road Runner, this new movie comes almost eight decades after the duo’s premiere in 1949,” Broadcast Editor Mzée Pavlić wrote. Video fair use of Coyote vs. Acme and Ketchup Entertainment
With a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes, the movie’s pacing does feel like it drags near the middle, which may bore some viewers.
Fans of Looney Tunes, however, will enjoy how the movie maintains the classic over-the-top and slapstick Looney Tunes style of comedy. This comedy is only elevated by the movie’s impressive integration of live action and animation, matching the movie’s mix of a goofy courtroom drama and classic cartoon.
Despite incorporating many classic Looney Tunes characters, the movie doesn’t require any prior knowledge of the Looney Tunes franchise to be enjoyed. Beyond its humor, the movie uses the story of Coyote’s never-ending chase of the Road Runner to send a touching message about failure, friendship and perseverance.
With humor that can be enjoyed by all ages, a compelling story, and a heartfelt message, “Coyote vs. Acme” is a great movie for anyone looking for an unforgettable and hilarious movie.
