TMDb/Coyote vs. Acme TV From shelved to saved: The wild journey of Coyote vs. Acme, from Warner Bros. cancellation to its 2026 theatrical release. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - The journey of the Warner Bros. film Coyote vs. Acme has been turbulent. Initially announced in 2018, the film's development spanned nearly a decade before principal photography began in 2022. The movie was originally scheduled to premiere on July 21, 2023, but multiple studio decisions disrupted this timeline.