Will Forte Details 'Maddening' Cancellation of Coyote vs. Acme

Coyote vs. Acme’s journey to the screen stretched nearly a decade. The project first surfaced in 2018, with principal photography underway by 2022 and an initial July 21, 2023 release date. Barbie took over its slot and Warner Bros. shelved the finished film despite post-production being complete, a move that resulted in a $30 million tax write-off before director Dave Green was allowed to shop the title to other studios; Ketchup Entertainment later picked it up and slated a theatrical debut for August 28, 2026.

Will Forte, who plays Wile E. Coyote’s lawyer, says he has seen the finished movie and praised it: "I love it.

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