After facing severe backlash for scrapping the completed movie "Coyote vs. Acme," Warner Bros. has now decided to reverse its initial decision. The studio will allow director Dave Green to shop the live-action/animated hybrid film to other potential distributors for a theatrical or streaming release. This comes just days after the news of the movie's cancellation broke out, causing an uproar among filmmakers and fans alike.

The movie, based on a humor piece published in The New Yorker in 1990, is produced and co-written by James Gunn and features John Cena and Will Forte in leading roles. It revolves around a lawsuit filed by the Road Runner's iconic nemesis, Wile E. Coyote, against Acme Corporation.

The decision to shelve "Coyote vs. Acme" drew comparisons to the previous cancellation of "Batgirl" and "Scoob! Holiday Haunt" by Warner Bros. in an effort to benefit from tax write-downs. These moves were widely criticized at the time, and the cancellation of the Looney Tunes-inspired film faced similar controversy, particularly due to the franchise's iconic status.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, several filmmakers even canceled upcoming meetings with Warner Bros. following the news of "Coyote vs. Acme" being scrapped. The initial decision was met with strong opposition on social media as well. Director Scott Derrickson, known for his work on "Doctor Strange," expressed his anger, calling the decision "absolute bullsh*t" and criticizing the practice of shelving creative work for tax breaks.

Similarly, No One Will Save You director Brian Duffield voiced his frustrations, saying, "The people working at Warner Bros are anti-art, and I hope multiple anvils drop on their heads." BenDavid Grabinski, showrunner for "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," commended the movie, stating, "COYOTE vs. ACME is a great movie... the goal of this business was to make hit movies?"

Dave Green and the team behind "Coyote vs. Acme" also shared their disappointment over the initial cancellation. Green expressed his pride in creating a film centered around the beloved character of Wile E. Coyote and lamented the studio's decision. Other members involved in the film, including composer Steven Price and editor Carsten Kurpanek, expressed their heartbreak for the talented individuals who worked on the project, only to see their efforts erased.

The backlash and outcry from fans and industry professionals seem to have pushed Warner Bros. to reconsider its original decision. Now, the studio has granted Green the opportunity to seek other potential distributors for the movie, giving hopes for the film's release and the preservation of the creative work that went into it.

As the news of Warner Bros. reversing its decision spreads, fans and supporters of "Coyote vs. Acme" eagerly wait to see if the movie will find a new home and finally reach audiences who have been anticipating its release.

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