In 2023, although the film had already been completed, Warner Bros. shockingly decided to permanently shelve Coyote vs. Acme for a tax write-off. Following passionate public outcry, the film was instead sold off and has now finally arrived in cinemas to enthusiastic fan support, critical acclaim and box office success.

This inventive live-action-animation hybrid follows iconic cartoon predator Wile E. Coyote, who grows fed up after decades of catastrophic product failures while pursuing the Road Runner. Realising the Acme Corporation’s defective gadgets are directly responsible for his endless physical trauma, Coyote hires down-on-his-luck personal injury lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to file a landmark civil lawsuit against the conglomerate. Standing in their way is formidable corporate defence counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena), who uses ruthless legal tactics to protect the company.

You wouldn't think that mashing up Looney Tunes and a courtroom comedy would work, but it absolutely does thanks to clever meta-humour, slapstick energy, and Forte's endearing lead turn.

When a plane crash leaves a retired Army Special Forces veteran (Brad Pitt) severely injured in the remote Alaskan wilderness, his fight for survival becomes a desperate ordeal. Stranded hundreds of kilometres from help in freezing sub-zero conditions, the combat veteran must rely on his tactical expertise and the unwavering devotion of his retired military working dog, Odin. Together, the wounded soldier and his canine companion must trek through dangerous terrain, evade territorial predators, and endure extreme weather. As physical exhaustion sets in, their unbreakable bond becomes their single hope of reaching safety before the wilderness claims them both.

Director David Ayer (Fury, End of Watch) reunites with Brad Pitt for this intense wilderness survival thriller that has been acclaimed for its visceral realism, emotional depth and entertaining setpieces as it pays tribute to man's best friend. And for those of you wondering: the dog does not die at the end.