Coyote Vs. Acme has been in the works for nearly a year, working towards its big-screen debut. The film has navigated various challenges, from being a tax write-off at Warner Bros. to finally receiving the green light from the independent distribution company Ketchup Entertainment. Exciting news for movie enthusiasts and wrestling fans arises as the legendary John Cena returns to the WWE ring this year and to the big screen in Coyote Vs. Acme.
John Cena and Lana Condor were cast in this live-action animated film directed by Dave Green. The movie was completed in 2022, and Warner Bros. was set to release it in 2023. However, in November 2023, Warner Bros. shelved the film to cover a $30 million tax write-off, leaving many disappointed. After screening, the movie was considered by many OTT giants like Netflix and Amazon, but nothing materialized.
A rollercoaster ride of Coyote vs. Acme: From Warner Bros. to Indie Hero, Ketchup Entertainment
After being shelved by Warner Bros., the chances of Coyote vs. Acme getting a distributor were bleak. Enter Ketchup Entertainment, an independent distribution house that recently started the negotiation to buy the film from Warne Bros. for $50 million. Ketchup Entertainment has previously bought The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, making it a perfect fit to acquire Coyote vs. Acme.
Through the years, Ketchup Entertainment has built a reputation for itself by acquiring movies rejected by big studios. This has come as a ray of hope for the film’s fans, directors, and actors, who all felt dejected after Warner Bros. prioritized a tax write-off over a creative risk. The Jackpot! actor and WWE legend John Cena was told when the film was scrapped.
Chiming in about the film’s fate, he expressed during an interview with The Wrap that he believed that he made a “good movie,” but that’s the sad reality of Hollywood: as an actor, he doesn’t have an “ownership” on it.
The legend is back: Coyote vs. Acme star John Cena will circle back to the WWE ring
The 16-time world champion John Cena has announced his return to WWE rings, and it seems like the year for him as Coyote vs. Acme, a year-long shelved film of his, might see the light of the big screen soon. John Cena left the wrestling arena to focus full-time on acting, but his announcement in 2025 has made the fans eager to witness his iconic “You can’t see me” wave along with his finishing moves.
The decision of Cena’s comeback hits differently, especially for WWE fans who must be aware that Cena is about to retire from the ring once and for all. The 47-year-old champion has decided to call it quits in the ring and wants to bid farewell classy by making each match count.
With his film Coyote vs. Acme grabbing the chance to get its due on the big screen, John Cena can rest assured as his fans will flock to see him in the ring and on the silver screen.
John Cena’s Jackpot! is available on Prime Video to watch.
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