Coyote vs Acmestar Will Forte has passionately explained why theLooney Tunesmovie’s cancellation still stings after all this time. ThecancelledCoyote vs Acmemoviewas originally meant to be released in 2023, before it was removed from Warner Bros.' schedule and later cancelled. While the company was shopping the film around to prospective buyers in February 2024, no distributors wanted to pay the $75-80 million asking price the company was vying for. The last update came in April 2024, when a company spokesperson said it was still for sale. However, no updates have followed since then.
Speaking withMovieWebabout the upcoming Netflix movieKinda Pregnant,Forte passionately explained whyCoyote vs Acme’s cancellation still hurts to this day. The actor expressed his love for the film, angered that the movie never made it to the big screen despite how enjoyable it would have been. While he appreciates having been able to make the movie, it stings no one will be able to see it, something he doesn’t want anyone to forget. Check out what Forte had to say below:
My thoughts were that it’s fg b*t.
It is such a delightful movie. It deserves so much better than what it got. I don’t know, I can’t tell you possibly why the decision was made to not release it, but it makes my blood boil.
And thank you for asking me about it, because I like talking about the movie, because I want them to — I don’t want people to forget what they did to us. That being said, I appreciate them letting us make it. But like, you know, don’t let us make this thing that we fall in love with and then not show it. I mean, I would understand if the thing sucked, but it’s really good.
I mean, you never know what happens in life. You know, maybe sometime, somehow we get to see it at some point. I hope people do, because I was really proud of it. And Lana [Condor] is right. She’s fantastic in it. It’s just, it is a delightful film.
What Forte’s Statement Says About Coyote Vs Acme’s Cancellation
The Movie Could Have Been A Success
Forte’s anger at the movie getting cancelled has been felt for quite some time,with the movie being just one of many shelved by Warner Bros. for the purpose of tax writeoffs in recent years. In 2022, this included thecancelledBatgirlmovieandScoob! Holiday Haunt, two movies that were near completion when they were axed.Coyote vs. Acmeis just one of these cancelled movies, but remains one of the most frustrating because of how it had been shopped around in early 2024 to no avail.
Looney Tunes’ New Movie Is Exactly What I Need After Coyote vs. Acme’s Heartbreaking Cancelation
The cancelation of Coyote vs. Acme is still tragic, and I believe that this new Looney Tunes movie can prove why it was a huge mistake.
The movie’s cancellation and subsequent inability to find a new home was alsoaddressed by Lana Condor, who revealed a “funeral screening” had taken place when the film was originally axed. WhileWarner Bros.' last update on the movie means it was not written off, and is still allegedly up for sale for any distributor who wants to take it, the lack of any updates for ten months makes it less likely the film will come out. This makes Forte’s frustration all the more understandable, especially when those who’ve seen the movie have given it high praise.
Our Take On Coyote Vs Acme’s Fate After So Long
Can The Movie Still Get A Release?
Given how long it’s been since any concrete news on the movie,it’s looking less likely thatCoyote vs. Acmeis ever going to get released. This, compounded with Forte’s frustrations, emphasizes how disappointing its cancellation was, made all the worse by it not having any official status as of writing. Even though it’s possible to hold out hope for a potential release later down the road, the stagnation in any developments means it might remain shelved for good.
