Coyote v. ACME (2026) – Review and Summary

Coyote v. ACME will have you joining the chorus of people questioning why WB originally shelved this film.

ByAmari Allah Hours Posted on

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“Coyote v. Acme” Film Details

  • Director(s): Dave Green
  • Writer(s): Samy Burch, James Gunn, Jeremy Slater
  • Based On Work By: Ian Frazier
  • Runtime: 1 Hour(s) and 41 Minutes
  • Public Release Date (In Theaters): August 28, 2026
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation
  • Content Rating: Rated PG
  • Primary Language: English
  • Images © of / Courtesy Of Ketchup Entertainment

Movie Summary

Wile E. Coyote is a loyal customer of ACME and has tried their products for years, if not decades, to catch the Roadrunner. Unfortunately, each time has not only failed, but left him temporarily injured. This leads to him deciding to go to the city, Albuquerque to be specific, and look up potential legal help.

Now, being that ACME has two product lines, one for cartoons and another for humans, it has become a huge company – even the owner of Warner Brothers. Thus putting Wile in a David vs. Goliath fight, where his lawyer, Kevin, seems ready to settle whenever given the chance.

At least, at first.

Cast and Characters

Kevin (Will Forte)

  • Character Summary: Kevin is a small-time attorney who has long filed small claims against ACME, but has never done anything big. That is until Wile forces his hand.

Daffy Duck (Eric Bauza)

  • Character Summary: One of the many victims of ACME Corporation.

Elmer Fudd (Eric Bauza)

  • Character Summary: Long removed from hunting rabbits, Elmer Fudd is now in a position of notable power and respect in society.

Foghorn Leghorn (Eric Bauza)

  • Character Summary: One of the faces of the ACME Corporation.

Tweety Bird (Eric Bauza)

  • Character Summary: Dr. Lorre’s bird he shares with his wife, who was coerced to stay behind and work for ACME after Dr. Lorre disappears.

Dr. Lorre (Eric Bauza)

  • Character Summary: ACME’s head scientist.

Review and Commentary

Highlight(s)

It’s Comical [84/100]

I can’t recall the last time I consistently laughed throughout a movie. Note: Are there such strong moments where just thinking about them makes me giggle? No. But, for those who grew up watching the Looney Tunes, a lot of classic gags are in this film and the same style of humor you likely grew up with.

Be it how Wile uses signs to communicate, slapstick comedy which includes some violence, or just how some characters talk, like Tweety Bird or Foghorn.

Featuring Most Of The Big Classic Characters [83/100]

Most of the main cast are the characters you know and are loved. Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Yosemite Sam are seen, and the list goes on. They even have lesser-known names like Dr. Lorre in the film, to mix things up a bit.

But what is important about most of their inclusions is that it doesn’t feel like it is purely about nostalgia. Yes, some of them are there for a pop, a handful of jokes, and we move on. Others, however, are integral to the story and feel like their place was about more than marketing. It’s about making ACME more than a company that binds their stories or universes, and making it an entity that affects their lives. No different than how Google, Apple, and others have an unquestionable effect on ours.

The David vs. Goliath Story [82/100]

Coyote v. Acme treads carefully regarding the topic of a person going against a behemoth of an organization. It generally avoids getting political, but does acknowledge consumer protection, or lack thereof. It also presents the idea of sacrificing one population for the benefit of another.

Again, the movie has no desire to get deep, and even with taking place in a fictionalized version of our world, it doesn’t target any specific brand, not even poking fun at WB or its past owners. It just gives you a good David vs. Goliath story and allows Wile E. Coyote to become the perfect choice, especially as it pushes the idea that he has everyman qualities.

Specifically, how he is underestimated, undervalued, undermined, and seen as a nobody. Yet, despite that, it is shown he has the potential, with Kevin as his lawyer, to inspire many to take on ACME and bring their practices to light.

On The Fence

The Curiosity About How Cartoon Characters And Humans Integrated [78/100]

One facet of Coyote v. Acme that lingered the most is the question of whether characters in the movie were the same ones we grew up with. For with some being senators and CEOs, it leaves you to wonder if they retired from being performers and moved on, or if their backstories were completely redone?

It isn’t a huge issue, but it was interesting enough to mention as it becomes clear that these characters aren’t seen or treated like stars of the big or silver screen. Yet, they are seen and treated differently and still exist as entities capable of high pain tolerance, recovery, and being just as much used for a joke as they can be in an exploitative manner.

And when you consider all the live-action animated films from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? to Space Jam and beyond, not knowing the rules and system that Coyote v. ACME operates under can sometimes undermine the David v. Goliath theme, and Wile’s plight.  For if you don’t know if he is simply trying to break out of his storyline, is considered a low-tier character, or what, how can you know how bad his situation is?

Again, this is very much overthinking what is generally a movie that doesn’t want its audience to perceive it as having an agenda or message. But, for those like me who can’t just take things at face value, it can feel unfortunate that the extra details to really build out the world are missing.

Overall

Our Rating (81/100): Positive (Worth Seeing)

Coyote v. Acme is funny, a reminder of when the Looney Tunes were one of the best cartoons, and cartoon characters, you had access to, and is an overall return to form for them, especially on the big screen. And while, yes, it may not feel consistent with how the world of the Looney Tunes in relation to humans has been exhibited in the past, if you don’t overthink it, you will likely enjoy it.

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Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been reviewing media since 2010. He approaches each production with hope, rooting for every story to succeed, and believes criticism should come from unmet potential, while praise is reserved for work that meets or exceeds expectations.