6 Looney Tunes Characters Who Deserve Their Own 'Coyote vs. Acme' Movie

Published Sep 4, 2026, 1:04 PM EDT Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley University with degrees in Journalism and Game Design with a minor in Film Studies. Robert tries his best to keep up with all the latest movie releases, from those released in theaters to those released on streaming. While he doesn't always keep up with the latest TV shows, he makes it a goal to watch nearly every major new release possible. He has been honing his craft and following any and all movie news all his life, leading up to now, where he has a vast knowledge of film and film history. He also logs every movie that he watches on his Letterboxd page, and has hosted a weekly online movie night with his closest friends for over 6 years. From the depths of cancellation via tax write-off to being brought back to theaters following massive public backlash, Coyote vs. Acme has brought back the timeless Looney Tunes characters to the big screen, creating what might just be the best Looney Tunes movie ever made. One distinct element that has made it stand out from Looney Tunes films of the past is that it isn't an outright ensemble or primarily focusing on Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, or even Porky Pig. This Wile E. Coyote-centric film shows the potential of utilizing these iconic, underutilized Looney Tunes characters for their own extravagant cinematic adventures. It cuts to the heart of what makes Wile E. such a compelling character while still having room for all of the other memorable Looney Tunes characters, whether they be in smaller appearances for a single scene or playing a recurring role in the plot. It has audiences pondering what other prominent Looney Tunes characters would make for an exceptional cinematic experience tapping into their strengths in this iconic ensemble. Speedy Gonzales Image via Warner Bros. Looney Tunes' own signature wisecracking, impossible-to-catch mouse, Speedy Gonzales has been an icon since his debut in 1953, being massively celebrated in Latin American culture and a contender for one of the fastest cartoon characters of all time. Notably, the character was one of the few Looney Tunes icons that didn't make an on-screen appearance in Coyote vs. Acme, a shame considering just how much untapped potential there is in the character for his own feature-length film. Whether it be a battle of wits against a rival like Sylvester or Daffy, or a solo adventure testing his speed and mischievous nature, there's an easy path to cinematic success to be had with this iconic character. Ironically, there have been a multitude of attempts at creating a feature-length film about the character to life in the past, including a live-action/animation hybrid starring George Lopez in 2010 or even this year, with an animated film directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez recently being greenlit. Hopefully this most recent announcement will actually come to fruition, as the time for a Speedy Gonzales film has been long overdue. Yosemite Sam Image via Warner Bros. Easily one of the most iconic archenemies that Bugs Bunny has faced across his tenure, the hot-headed, overly violent Yosemite Sam is one of the most effective depictions of pure rage and anger from classic Looney Tunes cartoons. As opposed to the other prominent rival of Bugs and Daffy, Sam's aggressive and mean-spirited nature has given him a distinct edge of comedic flair, one of the truest absolute villains in the entire Looney Tunes lineup. In terms of feature-length cinematic appearances, Sam has been vastly underutilized, often used for a gag here and there and only really having plot relevance during a Las Vegas chase scene in Looney Tunes: Back in Action. There's certainly potential for finding more uses for the character, whether it be as the main villain of a Bugs or Daffy film or his own, rootin' tootin' adventure in the Wild West. A proper Western that utilizes the character would especially be a fun watch, whether it be parodying classic Westerns of the past or the modern age of Western shows like Yellowstone. Sylvester the Cat Image via Warner Bros. The humble house cat hunting for prey is a classic tenet of golden era cartoons that Looney Tunes has graciously added to the legacy of through Sylvester the Cat. Most often on the hunt for the lovably innocent Tweety, Sylvester is arguably one of the most often utilized Looney Tunes characters outside the classic trio, making it all the more baffling that he feels so vastly underutilized in feature filmmaking. While he and Tweety did have a recent film outing in the obscure King Tweety, the character truly deserves a Coyote vs. Acme-style exploration of their dynamic as a duo. His distinction as a more dopey, easily fooled hunter gives him a massive distinction over Wile E. Coyote in terms of the predator-prey archetype, with a more focused film being able to tap into the dynamic he's shared with Tweety for so many years. Especially after Coyote vs. Acme featured the character in a short cameo with no lines of dialogue, the character deserves a shot in the spotlight to shine much like Bugs and Daffy have had before him. Collider Exclusive · Star Wars Quiz Which Force UserAre You? Light Side · Dark Side · Or Somewhere Between The Force is not a binary. It is a spectrum — from the serene halls of the Jedi Temple to the shadowed corridors of Sith space. Ten questions will reveal where you truly fall. The Force has always known. Now you will too. 🔵Jedi Master 🟡Padawan 🔴Sith Lord ⚫Inquisitor ⚪Grey Jedi IGNITE YOUR SABER → 01 What is the Force to you? Your relationship with the Force defines everything else. AA living energy I must be worthy of — it is not mine to control. BSomething vast and mysterious I'm only beginning to understand. CNeither light nor dark — just a current I choose to ride. DPower. Pure and simple. The strong take it; the weak don't. NEXT QUESTION → 02 When you feel strong emotions — anger, grief, love — what do you do? The Jedi suppress. The Sith feed. Others choose differently. AAcknowledge them, then release them. Attachment leads to suffering. BFeel them fully, then decide what to do — they're not the enemy. CBury them. 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Still, the endearing quality of an absolutely unstoppable force of raging animal nature and hunter has made him a fan-favorite of the Looney Tunes cast ever since his debut. He's certainly been a focal point of many solo projects, including the TV show Taz-Mania, various video games, and even a direct-to-streaming movie that nobody watched, Taz: Quest for Burger. The love and passion for a higher-budget exploration of the Tasmanian Devil and his distinct flair for absolute madness and idiocy is absolutely there, as it feels strange that there hasn't been a massive film capitalizing on his popularity. While there are many different pathways to imagine a Taz-centric movie going, one especially tantalizing idea is to create a full-on disaster movie where the central city-destroying disaster is Taz himself. Elmer Fudd Image via Warner Bros. The most prominent human character in Looney Tunes history and the immortal hunter rival of Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd has had his fair share of cinematic appearances, but is in dire need of a true solo film that delves into his stature as cartoon's most legendary hunter. An appearance and sequence here and there in Looney Tunes: Back in Action and most recently as a senator in Coyote vs. Acme isn't enough to satiate the potential of this cartoon icon, as a full film of slapstick hijinks as he tries and fails to hunt would be glorious. While not a cartoon, a film like Hundreds of Beavers almost single-handedly proves the potential of what a slapstick comedy centered around a dim-witted hunter like Elmer could be. For just how iconic he is and just how exceptional the possibilities of a feature film surrounding him seem to be, Elmer Fudd feels like he should have been at the center of a feature film decades ago. Especially as his endless rivalries against Bugs and Daffy grow more legendary with time, it feels like a film that specifically explores Elmer Fudd will surely happen eventually. Marvin the Martian Image via Warner Bros. In terms of all the missed potential of cinematic outings for iconic Looney Tunes characters, the fact that there hasn't been a true Marvin the Martian film feels like an absolute crime. The goofy alien determined to conquer planets in the name of Mars is one of the most iconic antagonists in Looney Tunes history, tapping into classic features and fascinations with extra-terrestrial and sci-fi stories. There are hundreds of different ways that a Marvin the Martian film could be done, from classic sci-fi homage to the reboot of 2000s cartoon series Duck Dodgers. Even in the theatrical sci-fi parody Looney Tunes film that released this decade, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, Marvin is nowhere to be seen, replaced by a one-off alien villain known as "The Invader". What's sad is that Marvin was actually going to have a film all his own, as there were talks of a live-action/animated hybrid with Marvin trying to destroy Earth during Christmas starring Mike Myers and Christopher Lee that was originally to be released in 2011 but was taken off the schedule to never be heard of again. All the pieces and then some are there for a great Marvin the Martian film, but audiences will simply have to wait for a filmmaker dedicated enough to put these pieces together. Coyote Vs. Acme Release Date August 28, 2026 Runtime 101 Minutes Director Dave Green Writers Samy Burch, Jeremy Slater, James Gunn Cast Eric Bauza Foghorn Leghorn / Daffy Duck / Porky Pig / Elmer Fudd (voice) Producers Christopher DeFaria, James Gunn Franchise(s) Looney Tunes Main Genre Animation Executive Producer(s) Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Sam Register, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman