Coyote Vs. Acme's Success Highlights Wb's Missteps With Looney Tunes

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - Warner Bros. and Ketchup Entertainment are involved in the release of "Coyote vs. Acme."

Variety - David Zaslav is the chief of Warner Bros. Discovery.

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - "Coyote vs. Acme" crossed the $100 million mark at the global box office.

ComingSoon.net - The movie debuted at #1 on Fandango's streaming platform.

Variety - "Coyote vs. Acme" was initially shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off.

WHERE:

ComingSoon.net - The movie's success is noted in the context of streaming platforms.

WHEN:

Variety - "Coyote vs. Acme" was shelved three years prior to its release.

WHY:

Variety - David Zaslav deemed "Coyote vs. Acme" financially unworthy to release on the big screen.

HOW:

Variety - The movie was rescued by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment after being shelved.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 21:05 UTC)

"Coyote vs. Acme" has made a remarkable comeback, crossing the $100 million mark at the global box office and debuting at number one on Fandango's streaming platform. Initially shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off, the film was revived by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment after being deemed financially unworthy for a theatrical release by David Zaslav, the chief of Warner Bros. Discovery. This success highlights the evolving landscape of streaming platforms and the potential for previously abandoned projects to find new life.