When Satire Meets Reality in Coyote vs. Acme The final trailer for Coyote vs. Acme has dropped, and beneath its wisecracking surface lies a clever commentary on the absurdity of corporate liability.
The movie's premise – Wile E. Coyote sues ACME after decades of failed attempts to catch Road Runner – is a send up of our society's penchant for litigation. Wile E.
Coyote's never ending battle with ACME equipment has long been a staple of Looney Tunes humor, but in the hands of writer director Chris McKay (The Lego Batman Movie), this familiar setup becomes something more nuanced.