Coyote vs. Acme 2026

Dr. Lorre leaks truth at the Acme Lab

The film opens in 1992 at an Acme lab where experiments on Looney Tunes are conducted. Dr. Lorre senses something shady and secretly leaks a message to an unknown contact before saying goodbye to Tweety. He is ultimately cornered outside and forced to jump into a cartoon black hole, vowing that the truth will come out.

Wile E. Coyote vows to sue Acme after 30 years

Thirty years later, in the desert outside Albuquerque, Wile E. Coyote fails in his latest trap using Acme gadgets and is battered by his own gadgets. He sees a TV ad for Kevin Avery and his firm that represents cartoons harmed by malfunctioning Acme products. He hatches a plan to bring the case to court.

Wile E. seeks legal help and delivers the gadgets

Wile E. arrives at the city and approaches Kevin Avery’s firm, sharing his stash of busted Acme gadgets. Kevin is skeptical at first but realizes the collection could prove serious. This sparks the decision to pursue a lawsuit against Acme on behalf of the toons.

The settlement offer triggers a courtroom battle

Acme’s head counsel Buddy Crane and his team come to negotiate a settlement, offering $50K to end the matter. Kevin refuses to settle after seeing Wile E.'s determination and torches the contract, setting the stage for a full trial. The case moves forward despite initial doubts.

Trial opens with a courtroom clash

The trial begins with Judge Troppogrosso presiding. Buddy delivers a polished performance while Kevin and Wile E. stumble through an improvised defense. The defense argues that Wile E.'s injuries were self-inflicted, framing the toon’s pain as minor and manageable.

A whistleblower leads to Daffy and a secret project

Back at the office, Kevin receives a cryptic call from a whistleblower who cues him to a mysterious address. There, he reunites with Daffy in an institution where Daffy hides a box of Acme paint and hints at Project Sisyphus, a dangerous line of products.

Acme paint unlocks a tunnel and a near catastrophe

The box contains Acme paint that reveals a secret tunnel when applied. Kevin discovers a wall message from Dr. Lorre warning about Project Sisyphus, and a real train appears in the tunnel, forcing the trio to escape with Paige.

Granny and Lorre backstory

Paige visits Granny, who was married to Dr. Lorre and stayed connected to the toons. Granny explains Lorre’s work on useful Acme products and how the news heads forced him to join Project Sisyphus, with toons like Tweety forced to participate.

Bugs Bunny reveals the whistleblower and the truth

Back at the courthouse, Bugs Bunny reveals his identity as the whistleblower and shares a flashback to the early days of Project Sisyphus. The revelation prompts Kevin to summon the head of Acme PR, the Tasmanian Devil, for information. However, Taz is secretly ejected, and a mistrial is declared over lack of evidence.

The case jumps to Congress after public pressure

Kevin leaks the case to the press, drawing congressional attention. Reporters flood the courthouse grounds, and the hearing moves from the courtroom to Congress, where the toons demand accountability for Project Sisyphus.

Road Runner testifies and the trap plan unravels

Wile E. reluctantly agrees to testify if Road Runner appears, and the infamous bird finally arrives at the hearing. Road Runner answers yes/no questions and reveals a complicated friendship with the Coyote, confessing Wile E.’s pain. Kevin and Wile E realize the trap they planned could harm not help.

Senators dismiss the case but public outcry grows

Despite moving testimonies and emotional moments, the Senate dismisses the case for lack of conclusive evidence. The crowd learns that a toon suffering is real, spurring new momentum for a class action against Acme.

Trap triumph and arrests

In a Rube Goldberg finale, Kevin triggers an Acme-powered device that cages Buddy Crane and Foghorn Leghorn, humiliating them in court. Wile E. and the toons celebrate a partial victory as the truth behind Project Sisyphus comes to light.

Aftermath and new alliances

Dr. Lorre is freed and reunites with Granny; Bugs Bunny provides video evidence of Project Sisyphus, enabling dozens of toons to file lawsuits against Acme. Paige becomes a partner at Kevin’s firm, signaling a new era for toon litigation.