"Coyote vs. Acme": comedy starring John Cena opens in Polish cinemas on 20 November

The comedy "Coyote vs. Acme" (Polish title: "Struś Pędziwiatr i zemsta Kojota") is heading to Polish cinemas. The film combines classic animation with live action and is set in the Looney Tunes universe. Its Polish premiere is scheduled for 20 November 2026.

What the film is about

The hero is Wile E. Coyote. After decades of failed chases after the Road Runner, he concludes that his defeats and accidents are caused by faulty products from ACME Corporation. He decides to sue the manufacturer.

To represent him in court, he hires a lawyer with career troubles, played by Will Forte. On the other side is a ruthless corporate defence lawyer, played by John Cena.

Creators and cast

The screenplay is based on a satirical essay by Ian Frazier, published in The New Yorker in 1990. The director is Dave Green, and the script was written by Samy Burch in collaboration with James Gunn and Jeremy Slater. Besides Cena and Forte, the cast includes Lana Condor and Luis Guzmán. Eric Bauza voices the animated Looney Tunes characters.

Premiere and a turbulent road to cinemas

Preview screenings will take place across Poland on 11–12 November 2026. The list of cinemas is published by the distributor, Monolith.

The film's fate was uncertain earlier on. According to Polish Radio, the production was finished, but in autumn 2023 Warner Bros. decided not to release it as part of cost cutting. Ketchup Entertainment then acquired the rights in a deal worth about 50 million dollars. It was announced at the time that the film would reach cinemas on 28 August.

What this means for you

The sources we used give release dates for Poland. We have no confirmed date or list of cinemas for the UK, so it is worth checking your local cinema's listings. For families visiting Poland in November, it is a new title on the programme.