Coyote vs. Acme (2026) is an American live-action/animated comedy film that blends courtroom satire with classic cartoon chaos. The movie is directed by Dave Green and produced by James Gunn. It stars Will Forte and John Cena, alongside the iconic animated character Wile E. Coyote.
The story follows Wile E. Coyote, who finally takes legal action after years of failed ACME products leave him injured and defeated. He hires struggling attorney Kevin Avery to sue the powerful ACME Corporation, leading to a high-stakes courtroom battle against a slick corporate lawyer. The film is inspired by a 1990 humor article from The New Yorker by Ian Frazier.
The movie also features appearances from beloved Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Foghorn Leghorn. It was released in theaters on August 28, 2026, distributed by Ketchup Entertainment after being rescued from cancellation. The film runs 103 minutes and has earned over $44 million worldwide so far.
Coyote vs. Acme Age Rating
Coyote vs. Acme is rated PG by the MPAA for cartoon violence and some language. The film features classic slapstick action typical of Looney Tunes, including explosions, falls, and gadget mishaps. While these scenes are frequent, they are non-graphic and played for comedy. Mild modern language is also present, but nothing overly harsh or inappropriate for most children.
Violence & Peril
The violence is frequent and entirely cartoon-style, in line with classic Looney Tunes conventions. Expect characters hit by vehicles and trains, flattened, blown up, or launched into the air, along with wrecking-ball impacts, feathers forcibly removed, and one strangulation gag.
A few specific moments go slightly further for a modern PG — including a knife threat and a lab-testing sequence involving the cartoon characters — but none of it is graphic or realistic, and injuries are never shown seriously. The tone stays light and exaggerated throughout, though the sheer frequency and loudness of the gags may overwhelm the youngest viewers.
Language
The film includes occasional mild profanity — words like “damn,” “hell,” “piss,” “frickin’,” and “screw” appear a handful of times each, along with a few uses of “Jesus” as an exclamation. There are no strong profanities or slurs. A couple of moments push at the PG boundary (a pixelated rude gesture, a sign implying a swear word), but overall the language stays mild and comedic rather than harsh.
Mature Themes
The story centers on corporate greed, legal battles, and frustration with unfair systems, all handled in an accessible, comedic way that kids can follow as a courtroom story. There’s no explicit sexual content, but a few mild, played-for-laughs moments touch on it — a character is asked to pose nude for artwork, a cartoon character appears briefly unclothed after a lab test, and a Pepe Le Pew gag involves a comedic “predator spray” bit. None of this is remotely explicit, but it’s worth knowing about rather than saying there’s none at all. A character drinks from a bottle marked with “XXX” and reacts comically; there’s no real drug or smoking content.
Is Coyote vs. Acme Suitable for Kids?
Ages 5–7: With Guidance. Younger children will enjoy the slapstick humor, but the frequent explosions and fast pacing can feel loud or overwhelming, so parental guidance helps here.
Ages 8–12: Yes. This is the sweet spot — kids in this range will enjoy both the cartoon comedy and the courtroom storyline, and the humor works on multiple levels.
Ages 13+: Yes. Teens will pick up on the corporate satire and legal humor more fully, and there’s nothing here that isn’t safe for this age group. Teens will understand the satire and legal humor more fully. The film is very safe for this age group.
Final Verdict: Coyote vs. Acme is best suited for ages 7 and up, with strong appeal for older kids and families, and only minor caution needed for the youngest viewers around pacing and noise.
What Parents Can Do
- Help younger kids understand that the violence is cartoon-based and not realistic, the same way classic Looney Tunes has always worked.
- Explain the courtroom story in simple terms — fairness, responsibility, and standing up to a big company that won’t take accountability.
- Talk about how the film uses humor to tackle a serious idea (corporate greed) in a way that’s easy for kids to grasp.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Coyote vs. Acme (2026)?
A: The film is rated PG for cartoon violence and some language.
Q: Is Coyote vs. Acme appropriate for kids?
A: Yes, it is generally family-friendly, especially for kids aged 7 and older.
Q: Does the movie have scary scenes?
A: No, but it includes fast-paced cartoon chaos that may feel intense for very young viewers.
Q: Is there any strong language in the film?
A: No, only mild language and comedic insults are included.
Q: Does Coyote vs. Acme include sexual content?
A: No, there is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Q: Where can I watch Coyote vs. Acme?
A: The movie is now playing in theaters — it opened August 28, 2026.