The long-awaited official trailer for Coyote vs. ACME has arrived, and fans are already calling it one of the most anticipated animated films of 2026.
In a post shared yesterday on X by the official account @CoyoteACMEMovie, the studio teased: “The trailer ACME doesn’t want you to see. Coyote vs. ACME. In theaters August 28.” The 106-second trailer quickly racked up over 12.5 million views in less than 24 hours, with thousands of fans flooding the replies with praise for its hand-drawn 2D animation, classic Looney Tunes gags, and sharp meta-humor aimed squarely at corporate greed.
The hybrid live-action/animated legal comedy follows Wile E. Coyote (voiced by Eric Bauza) as he takes the infamous ACME Corporation to court after decades of defective products that have left him flattened, exploded, and outsmarted by the Road Runner. Will Forte stars as struggling attorney Kevin Avery, who represents the coyote in the landmark lawsuit. John Cena plays ACME’s high-powered defense lawyer, Buddy Crane, while Lana Condor appears as Paige Avery. The cast also includes P.J. Byrne and features surprise appearances from other beloved Looney Tunes characters.
Directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch (from a story by Burch, James Gunn, and Jeremy Slater), the film blends live-action courtroom drama with fully hand-drawn 2D animation in the spirit of classic Warner Bros. cartoons. Early reactions highlight clever jabs at Warner Bros. itself—positioning ACME as a stand-in for the studio that nearly shelved the project in 2023 for a tax write-off.
After sparking massive public backlash and fan campaigns, the film was rescued and picked up by Ketchup Entertainment for distribution. It is now set for a wide theatrical release on August 28, 2026.
Fans on X are already buzzing, with comments calling it “peak animation,” “genius WB shade,” and “the movie we fought for.” One user summed it up: “They revealed Bugs like he’s a Marvel character. This movie’s gonna be peak.”
The trailer is now available to watch across major platforms, including YouTube uploads from IGN and the official account.
Coyote vs. ACME marks a major win for animation fans who rallied behind the project after its near-cancellation. With its mix of slapstick chaos, legal satire, and nostalgic charm, the film is shaping up to be a must-see summer blockbuster.
Stay tuned to Life News Agency for more updates, interviews, and exclusive coverage as the August 28 release date approaches.
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