Warner Bros. Shelves ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Despite Completion, Directors Cry Foul

The animated/live-action hybrid movie follows in the footsteps of scrapped features “Batgirl” and “Scoob! Holiday Haunt”

Coyote Roadrunner
"Coyote vs. Acme" (Credit: Warner Bros.)

“Coyote vs. Acme,” a live-action movie that stars John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor, has been shelved by Warner Bros. a year after it was completed.

This follows Warner Bros. similarly shelving nearly completed features “Batgirl” and “Scoob’s Haunted Holiday.”

“With the re-launch of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation in June, the studio has shifted its global strategy to focus on theatrical releases. With this new direction, we have made the difficult decision not to move forward with ‘Coyote vs Acme.’ We have tremendous respect for the filmmakers, casts, and crew, and are grateful for their contributions to the film,” a Warner Bros.

Want to keep reading?

Create a free account, or log in with your email below.

 

Gain access to unlimited free articles, news alerts, select newsletters, podcasts and more.

 

Comments