Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Coyote vs. Acme: The Movie That Refused to Die. After years of uncertainty, industry backlash, petitions, and a proposed tax write-off, the completed Looney Tunes movie has finally escaped limbo and made its way to theaters.
But was Coyote vs. Acme actually worth saving?
In this Screen Rant review, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why the extraordinary story behind the movie inevitably changes how it feels to watch. Director Dave Green’s film isn’t a new Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and its uneven performances and occasionally clumsy comedy keep it from reaching those heights. Still, there’s plenty here that proves this movie never deserved to disappear.
Will Forte and John Cena are strong fits for the live-action/cartoon hybrid, while Wile E. Coyote remains the undeniable star. The movie understands exactly why his endless failures, elaborate Acme contraptions, and obsession with catching the Road Runner have remained funny for generations.
More importantly, the fictional David-and-Goliath story now carries an unexpected real-world parallel. Coyote vs. Acme survived its own battle against the odds, making its theatrical release feel like a victory before the first gag even lands.
Here’s why we’re ultimately glad this movie escaped the vault.
Chapters:
0:00 Coyote vs. Acme Finally Escaped Limbo
1:00 Is Coyote vs. Acme Actually Good?
1:26 The Movie’s Unexpected Real-World Parallel
1:57 Wile E. Coyote Takes Acme to Court
2:28 Will Forte and John Cena Face Off
2:57 Why the Looney Tunes Still Work
3:33 Was Coyote vs. Acme Worth Saving?
Subscribe | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔
youtube.com/@ScreenRant?sub_confirmation=1
Follow ScreenRant:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@screenrant
Twitter: twitter.com/screenrant
Facebook: facebook.com/ScreenRant
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/screen-rant
Official Screen Rant Website:
screenrant.com
Video by: Alex Harrison, Michael Keene, & Ilgaz Erel
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#coyotevsacme #looneytunes #wileecoyote #johncena #willforte #roadrunner #screenrant
Coyote vs. Acme: The Movie That Refused to Die. After years of uncertainty, industry backlash, petitions, and a proposed tax write-off, the completed Looney Tunes movie has finally escaped limbo and made its way to theaters.
But was Coyote vs. Acme actually worth saving?
In this Screen Rant review, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why the extraordinary story behind the movie inevitably changes how it feels to watch. Director Dave Green’s film isn’t a new Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and its uneven performances and occasionally clumsy comedy keep it from reaching those heights. Still, there’s plenty here that proves this movie never deserved to disappear.
Will Forte and John Cena are strong fits for the live-action/cartoon hybrid, while Wile E. Coyote remains the undeniable star. The movie understands exactly why his endless failures, elaborate Acme contraptions, and obsession with catching the Road Runner have remained funny for generations.
More importantly, the fictional David-and-Goliath story now carries an unexpected real-world parallel. Coyote vs. Acme survived its own battle against the odds, making its theatrical release feel like a victory before the first gag even lands.
Here’s why we’re ultimately glad this movie escaped the vault.
Chapters:
0:00 Coyote vs. Acme Finally Escaped Limbo
1:00 Is Coyote vs. Acme Actually Good?
1:26 The Movie’s Unexpected Real-World Parallel
1:57 Wile E. Coyote Takes Acme to Court
2:28 Will Forte and John Cena Face Off
2:57 Why the Looney Tunes Still Work
3:33 Was Coyote vs. Acme Worth Saving?
Subscribe | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔
youtube.com/@ScreenRant?sub_confirmation=1
Follow ScreenRant:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@screenrant
Twitter: twitter.com/screenrant
Facebook: facebook.com/ScreenRant
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/screen-rant
Official Screen Rant Website:
screenrant.com
Video by: Alex Harrison, Michael Keene, & Ilgaz Erel
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#coyotevsacme #looneytunes #wileecoyote #johncena #willforte #roadrunner #screenrant
