The First Trailer for Coyote vs. Acme is Finally Here; And It's Fantastic

The long wait is over. The very first trailer for Coyote vs. Acme just dropped, giving us an exciting look at the highly anticipated live-action and animation hybrid. This fresh take on the classic Looney Tunes universe brings everyone’s favorite unlucky predator straight into a real-world courtroom.

Coyote vs. Acme: A Hilarious New Premise

Looney Tunes Coyote vs. Acme — Image from Coyote vs. Acme courtesy of Warner Bros.

The trailer sets a vibrant and funny tone right out of the gate. We see Wile E. Coyote finally reaching his breaking point after decades of chasing the Road Runner with defective gadgets. Fed up with exploding anvils, faulty rocket skates, and malfunctioning giant slingshots, he decides to take legal action against the ACME Corporation. To win his massive product liability case, he hires a struggling, down-on-his-luck human lawyer, played brilliantly by Will Forte.

Key Moments and Classic Slapstick

The new footage showcases a perfect blend of serious legal drama and classic slapstick comedy. You get to see cartoon physics bleed directly into the real world. One standout moment in the trailer features Wile E. Coyote trying to submit a charred, flattened ACME catapult as evidence, only for it to backfire in the middle of the courtroom. The visual effects seamlessly integrate the animated coyote with the live-action cast, capturing the frantic energy of the original cartoons.

A Star-Studded Courtroom

John Cena steals the show in the trailer as the intimidating and sharply dressed defense attorney representing the ACME Corporation. The dynamic between Forte’s nervous, underdog energy and Cena’s towering, arrogant confidence creates instant comedic gold. We also get fun glimpses of Lana Condor, who rounds out the talented supporting cast.

For fans of animation and comedy, this trailer promises a wildly entertaining ride. It honors the rich legacy of the classic cartoons while giving these beloved characters a completely new, clever setting to explore. We cannot wait to see how this absurd legal battle unfolds when the film officially hits theaters.