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Ketchup Entertainment Releases Will Forte’s 2026 Coyote Film

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Will Forte stars as attorney Kevin Avery in the film released Aug 28, 2026.
Dave Green directed the adaptation of Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker gag.
John Cena plays Acme litigator Buddy Crane, who offers a $50,000 settlement that Coyote rejects.
The plot follows Wile E. Coyote suing Acme for malfunctioning gadgets and demanding a courtroom trial.
Ketchup Entertainment acquired the shelved 2023 film and released it after fan campaigns.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 Stella Liebeck sued McDonald’s after spilling coffee heated far above industry norms, receiving a $2.86 million jury award that the New Mexico Supreme Court later cut to $640,000. The verdict sparked nationwide tort-reform debate and inspired documentaries like Hot Coffee. The 2026 comedy directed by Dave Green, starring Will Forte and John Cena, satirizes that legacy with Wile E. Coyote suing Acme Corp.

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Story summary

Will Forte stars as attorney Kevin Avery in the film released Aug 28, 2026.
Dave Green directed the adaptation of Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker gag.
John Cena plays Acme litigator Buddy Crane, who offers a $50,000 settlement that Coyote rejects.
The plot follows Wile E. Coyote suing Acme for malfunctioning gadgets and demanding a courtroom trial.
Ketchup Entertainment acquired the shelved 2023 film and released it after fan campaigns.

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