The film was set to go the way ofBatgirlandScoob!
Holiday Haunt, which wereabruptly pulled from WB’s release scheduleto take tax write-downs last year.
Many filmmakers also criticized the initial decision to mothball the movie on social media.
Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.Warner Bros/ Everett
AndScott Pilgrim Takes Offshowrunner BenDavid Grabinskiwrote, “COYOTE V ACME is a great movie.
The best of its kind since ROGER RABBIT.
The leads are super likable.
It’s beautifully shot.
The animation is great.
The ending makes everyone f—ing cry.
I thought the goal of this business was to make hit movies?”
Green and several others who worked on the movie also lamented the initial cancellation.
“I was surrounded by a brilliant team, who poured their souls into this project for years.
We were all determined to honor the legacies of these historic characters and actually get them right.
Along the ride, we were embraced by test audiences who rewarded us with fantastic scores.
I am beyond proud of the final product, and beyond devastated by WB’s decision.
But in the spirit of Wile E. Coyote, resilience and persistence win the day.”
“Save this movie!
“he wrote, adding, “Think of my nieces!”
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