Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 01:35 p.m.
Warner Bros. Discovery's Attempt to Shelve 'Coyote vs. Acme' Sparks Controversy and Positive Reviews
Key takeaways
- WBD shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme' to secure tax write-offs
- The movie has received positive reviews
- The controversy may boost 'Coyote vs. Acme's potential box office success
A recently shelved Looney Tunes movie, 'Coyote vs. Acme', has garnered attention due to Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) decision to halt its release. The move is seen as an example of WBD's practice of shelving nearly completed movies to secure tax write-offs. Despite the controversy, the film has received generally positive reviews, being hailed as one of the best Looney Tunes movies in years. This dichotomy raises questions about WBD's decision-making process and potentially sets 'Coyote vs. Acme' up for success at the box office.




