"Coyote vs. Acme Film May Hit Theaters Despite Cancellation"

According to Deadline, Warner Bros.’ previously shelved film Coyote vs. Acme may still have a chance to be released. The Los Angeles-based independent film production and distribution company, Ketchup Entertainment, is reportedly in deep negotiations to acquire the rights to this completed movie. Although the deal is not finalized yet, a potential theatrical release is slated for 2026 if the negotiations are successful.

Coyote vs. Acme, announced in 2022, is inspired by a 1990 Ian Frazier article in The New Yorker. The film, co-written by James Gunn and featuring Will Forte and John Cena, was initially set for a mid-2023 release on Max. However, despite completing filming, it was shelved, sparking a concerted campaign to save it.

Ketchup Entertainment's portfolio includes other notable releases such as Hellboy: The Crooked Man and the Robert Rodriguez thriller Hypnotic, starring Ben Affleck. They also co-produced Michael Mann's 2023 biopic, Ferrari.