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Coyote vs. Acme is an upcoming American live-action/animated legal comedy film directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch from a story by Burch, James Gunn (who also served as a producer), and Jeremy Slater. The film is based on the 1990 magazine article of the same name published in The New Yorker by Ian Frazier, which involves the character Wile E. Coyote and the Acme Corporation from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. The film's cast includes John Cena, Will Forte, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, and the voice of Eric Bauza.

Coyote vs. Acme is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 17, 2026

Premise[]

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

Cast[]

  • Will Forte as Wile E. Coyote's lawyer
  • John Cena as the Acme Corporation's lawyer
  • Lana Condor
  • P.J. Byrne
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