Coyote vs. Acme Debut Trailer
The Coyote vs. Acme movie trailer has officially released, showcasing a meta-comedy that reimagines the classic Looney Tunes character in a live-action lawsuit. The film follows Wile E. Coyote hiring a small-time lawyer, played by Will Forte, to take down the ACME corporation for all the defective products that have tormented him over decades. The 1 minute 45 second trailer opens with iconic imagery from the classic Chuck Jones shorts—Wile E. Coyote donning ACME rocket skates that predictably explode—before diving into the courtroom drama premise.
The movie features an ensemble cast including Lana Condor, John Cena, and P.J. Byrne, alongside appearances from other Looney Tunes characters rendered in live-action. The trailer is packed with classic slapstick gags reimagined with modern filmmaking, staying true to the spirit of the original cartoons while translating them to the screen.
The most notable aspect of the trailer is its self-aware humor that directly targets Warner Bros., the studio that originally produced, canceled, and then eventually sold the project. The film’s social media accounts teased the release as “the trailer ACME doesn’t want you to see,” playing into the irreverent tone that characterizes the entire project.