The movie finally opened in U.S. theaters yesterday after a turbulent journey that saw Warner Bros. initially shelve the completed project before Ketchup Entertainment acquired its rights in 2025.
Dave Green Celebrates ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Reaching Audiences
Green opened his message by acknowledging the significance of seeing the movie in theaters at last. “COYOTE VS. ACME IS FINALLY, GLORIOUSLY, IN THEATERS NOW,” he wrote, before adding the simple declaration, “WE WON.” The director then encouraged audiences to experience the film as it was intended, on the big screen and alongside other moviegoers.
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The celebration comes after years of uncertainty surrounding the project. Warner Bros. Discovery initially shelved the completed picture in 2023 as part of a planned tax write-off, a decision that triggered substantial backlash and eventually led to the filmmakers being allowed to pursue another distributor. The movie’s supporters also rallied behind campaigns including #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme and #SaveCoyoteVsAcme as its fate remained unresolved.
Green’s message specifically recognized the people who spent years bringing the project to life. He described the accomplishment as belonging to the cast, crew and the various post-production and animation teams who invested their time and passion into the picture. He also turned his attention toward the audience, writing, “Your fight is the reason this film finally made it to the big screen.”
The director also offered a direct thank you to Ketchup Entertainment for taking on the movie after its complicated studio history. The distributor acquired the rights for approximately $50 million in 2025, ultimately giving the finished title a path to a theatrical release. Green’s message made clear that the audience’s persistence remained an important part of that journey.
By the end of his letter, Green returned to the broader idea behind the celebration. “This is a celebration, it’s proof that movies don’t just go away,” he wrote. He closed by urging viewers to enjoy the picture “on the big screen,” where he believes it was always meant to be seen.
