Director Dave Green delivers a live-action/animated hybrid that captures the subversive spirit of classic Looney Tunes cartoons in *Coyote vs. Acme*, produced by Ketchup Entertainment.

The film follows Wile E. Coyote's endless pursuit of the Road Runner, peppered with nods to franchise history. Human characters honor legendary animators: Kevin Avery (Tex Avery), Sal Maltese (Michael Maltese), and Dottie Jones (Chuck Jones).

Green shot scenes twice—choreographed and spontaneous—with a life-size Coyote puppet aiding actors. The blend of 3D and 2D animation mimics classic cartoon aesthetics, while Luis Guzman's Judge Troppogrosso opts for a cartoon gavel in a sly gag.

*Coyote vs. Acme* opened to nearly $16 million, marking Ketchup Entertainment's strongest debut despite competition from *Spider-Man: No Way Home* and *The Odyssey*.