‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Eyes Best Animated Feature Oscar in Surprise Move

WHO:

Coming Soon - *Coyote vs. Acme* is the film submitted for Oscar consideration.

Coming Soon - Laika Studio’s *Wildwood* and Pixar’s *Toy Story 5* are named as films it would compete with in the Best Animated Feature category.

Reddit Movies - The article title refers to *Coyote vs. Acme* as a Looney Tunes film.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The studio behind *Coyote vs. Acme* submitted the film for the Academy Award’s Best Animated Feature category.

Coming Soon - The submission was described as an unexpected category choice.

Coming Soon - If the film’s nomination is accepted, it would be the second movie of its kind to compete; the article excerpt does not specify what “kind” refers to.

Reddit Movies - The headline characterizes the submission as a “major Loony Tuney Oscar shake-up.”

HOW:

Coming Soon - The studio is pursuing Oscar recognition by submitting the film in the Best Animated Feature category.

Reddit Movies - The post links to a submission and includes a comments link.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 22:14 UTC)

The studio behind *Coyote vs. Acme* has submitted the film for Oscar consideration in the Best Animated Feature category, an unexpected choice. It would compete with Laika’s *Wildwood* and Pixar’s *Toy Story 5*. If its nomination is accepted, the film would be the second of its kind to compete.