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Will Forte on Coyote vs. Acme: From 'White‑Hot Anger' to Anticipation for Its 2026 Theatrical Debut

The actor says he loves the finished film despite Warner Bros.' 2023 shelving for a tax write-off.

Overview

  • Forte told Entertainment Weekly he felt extreme frustration and “white‑hot anger” when he learned the completed movie had been pulled.
  • After finally watching the film, he said he was proud of it and excited because it is something he can share with his children.
  • Coyote vs. Acme was finished after a 2022 shoot, was moved off its July 21, 2023 date to make room for Barbie, then was shelved that November for a reported $30 million write-off.
  • Warner Bros. later allowed director Dave Green to shop the project, rejected early offers in 2024, and the title was ultimately acquired by Ketchup Entertainment in 2025.
  • Ketchup has scheduled a theatrical release for August 28, 2026, with a cast that includes Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and Tone Bell in a story about Wile E. Coyote taking on the Acme Corporation.