The Complete Coyote vs. Acme Controversy Explained
Most movies get made, and then released. Other movies get made…and then cancelled so that the production company can claim it as a tax write-off. Here’s how “Coyote vs. Acme” blew up in Warner Bros’ face like a bad stick of dynamite.
#CoyoteVsAcme #LooneyTunes #ControversyExplained
What’s this all about? | 0:00
Scrapped for a tax write-off | 1:25
Torches are lit | 3:45
Ketchup Entertainment saves the day | 5:46
A stellar critic score | 8:22
The big box office question | 10:16
Voiceover By: Dexter Manning
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@Looper
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
How do you think it will perform opening weekend?
@HandOfGod3.14
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
REMEMBER "Brenda Starr" 1989
It was released years later.
@asumantr
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Is it released in asia? It's not being released in indonesia😢
@notsonominal
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Anyone know why it was pulled in France last minute? Road trip to Italy to see it!
@whatthepick
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Might hit 😀
@jajordan2106
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
it was a decent film, i like how all the acme goons are named after birds or are birds also the bit with the lawyer always changing his jewelry for his suit. i am not sure how i feel about foghorn leghorn being a race traitor to cartoons. it was a really nostalgic film for me.
@sviadoiv
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Such an awesome movie, was sad that the theatre was empty. We’ll plan to watch it few more times lol
@justiceriser8970
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I doubt acme would collapse it basically roger rabbit version of amazon it too powerful
@midhunsmenonINDIAN
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
The movie has not even released in India. This was one of no brainer film of the year in waitlist. Everything ruined.
@derekprice8786
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Fantastic movie for LooneyTunes fans.
@RoseProseFroze
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
If any of you are considering going, go, its a fantastic film with an appropriately anti-corporation message but also a message of persistence and community pushback being valid checks to their power.
@St1mi
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I always loved the old classic looney tunes that were on as I was growing up so I was stoked something like this was released! I enjoyed it a lot, made me smile and laugh a ton. Beep beep!
@michaelallen1432
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Something's hinky with these things they write off. They spent 70 million to make it. They estimated as much as another 50 million to market it. So they would be into it 120 million. They have to make that much to break even. I see that part.
So they write it off for 30 million. But they don't GET 30 million. 30 million of their PROFIT is not taxed. The corporate tax rate is 21%. So 21% of 30 million is 6.3 million. That's what they get by writing it off. I honestly find it hard to believe that you could not do SOMETHING with that movie that would get you 6.3 million dollars. I bet a streaming service like netflix would give you 6.3 million. If your company owns a streaming service they could get at least 6.3 million worth of value out of it. It just does not track. Something else is going on. I just don't know what the deal is.
@Ebolaisamongus
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Just saw it. A beautiful love letter to og looney tunes. Its clear the creators cared about the work and were meticulous in adding things that fit with the looney tunes style.
Its got a lot of scenes where kids enjoy but adults can really laugh cuz they understand the deeper meaning, similar to greats like Shrek, The Incredibles, and Toy Story.
@jasonb993
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I didn't even know it was out yet
@MitchMitchellStories
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Got home an hour ago from watching this movie. The theater wasn't packed, but those of us who were there laughed our hearts out. It felt like something from our youth, and my friend and I couldn't stop laughing, and we loved seeing almost all of our favorites from the past.
@welcometocattown2036
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
how can it be "bombing". it literally came out today. STFU
@TheOneBeyondEternal
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Wow, this film was awesome!!
@out_spocken
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Looks like a great movie. Different. Interesting. And in the same vein as Who Shot Roger Rabbit
@Josh-g1h9n
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Looney tunes back in action the best Looney tunes movie ever
@aine408
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I went to see it last night and loved it!
@grouchomarx209
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Is it just me, or is John Cena the best case of a pro "Wrassler" transitioning to the movie world? He's sooo much better at this than Dwayne Johnson ever was.
@austinsharrett9073
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
How is it bombing at the box office if it LITERALLY JUST GOT RELEASE TODAY?
@austinsharrett9073
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
It's the only movie I've ever rated a 10/10. Please for the love of God, watch this film
@AB-vw8wz
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
PLEASE GO SUPPORT THIS MOVIE!!!!!!
@mr.pastaman
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Watched it today, extremely solid 10/10. Can't wait to own it in Blu-ray. 😁
@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Going this weekend, can't wait to support this ❤
@gabrielmartinez9646
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
If it fails its because they decided to put it in theaters and not for Free on HBO Max like originally offered.
@DeanMacIsaac
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Should have just let it go. No one cares. No one asked for it. And now another weird movie w bugs and co. Maybe it’ll fail and WB will stop making these stupid movies.
@isleofredemption
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I plan on seeing it at least five times. I have to at least give it more attention than I gave the Scott Pilgrim movie.
@Scudge0
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Love to see a cool world mention. Yes it's a flawed film but I do still love it.
@nicatek
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Loved the movie, saw it with my kids yesterday and it didn’t disappoint. Very well executed and awesome plot.
@markdemos8033
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Don't forget tom and jerry
@ellicel
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I don’t know Ketchup studio but I’m glad this didn’t go to Netflix. I’m going to be supporting this movie in theaters because I have a lot of nostalgia for the cartoons and because it sounds like an interesting premise but mostly because I want WB to regret this deeply.
@cougs02
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Can we let it have a full weekend first before declaring the movie somehow " bombed "?
@dblake8756
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
How do you say it's "Bombing at the Box Office" when it just released a few hours ago?
@allwet66
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Spotlight was a great movie. Going to see this on the weekend.
@DaRip74
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Eaven if it does ok and breaks even in theatures, the residuals will be able to pull it out
@timothyhites7016
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I’ve been telling my friends how I hate modern movies and prefer intellectual movies that really make you think.
I’m embarrassed to say this is the first movie I have been excited about in years 😂
@DjTomcat14
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I did my part last night it was such a great movie I'm definitely going to go back to see it again
@blah3509
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I think they were scared and worried at first and thought I'd just write it off on taxes or whatever if they didn't release it, but the support of fans and all this time of free advertisement by everyone and word of mouth really did it a favor its great we got it released
@KDLuv23
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Going to see it for a third time this weekend!
@jrpanciotti8863
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
I just saw the film, It more than lived up to expectations, it was funny and at times deeply touching. I am glad I went to see it.
@koffeekage
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Day the earth blew up didnt make a bunch of money and warner was right to sell it to ketchup.
@TheHeirApparent
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
Crazyness that they tried to bin it off. I went to see it and it was great. A lot of fun.
@BEASTMODEGOD1-x4v
August 29, 2026 at 8:17 am
If it dosen't have any great contenders in the running it should do good