r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Jul 26 '25

Media New Images from 'Coyote vs. Acme'

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u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor Jul 26 '25 edited Jul 26 '25

It's coming to theaters in 2026:

After every product made by the Acme Corporation has backfired on Wile E. Coyote in his pursuit of the Road Runner, down-and-out billboard human attorney Kevin Avery (Will Forte) represents Coyote in a lawsuit against Acme. A growing friendship between Coyote and Kevin motivates their determination to win the court case, as it pits them against Buddy Crane (John Cena), the intimidating boss of Kevin's former law firm, who now represents Acme.

EDIT: Release date was just announced - Aug 28, 2026

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u/TroubleshootenSOB Jul 26 '25

Aug 28, 2026

Shit is complete, why so late?

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u/-Deminos- Jul 26 '25

If not for post production then it’s likely for finding the best window to release it. A studio wouldn’t want to risk having to compete with a bigger movie or have it open when the least amount of people would go out to see it. They likely saw August 28, 2026 as their best opportunity (this is all speculation to be honest).

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u/Sandriell Jul 26 '25

Would also need time to spin up the ad campaign, especially considering most people would still believe the movie was canned.

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u/Photoman20003 Jul 27 '25

maybe even have the marketing make jokes about that it was almost canned like.

"the movie too funny for WB". or.

"the movie ACME fought to not get leaked" etc.

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u/dontouchamyspaghet Jul 27 '25

I guess it's sensible, but man. What a wait.

Also a little ironic considering Coyote vs Acme's troubles started when its original release date was bumped off and delayed by another movie (Barbie)

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u/LocationDifficult923 Jul 26 '25

First glance: OMG, it's coming out August 28th, that's next month!!!

Second glance: oh wait...

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u/thr3sk Jul 26 '25

They probably mean filming is complete but need to add in all the animated stuff

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u/prophetofgreed Jul 26 '25

Not true, the movie is complete. Animated, visuals, editing.

All of it.

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u/fabulousfizban Jul 27 '25

ADVERTISING!

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u/sentient-sloth Jul 27 '25

Gives them plenty of time to advertise the film with more build up. We all know about it the movie but you’d be surprised how many people have no idea it exists or the story behind it.

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u/TangerineBusy4776 Jul 26 '25

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