Coyote vs. Acme Is Out — But Should You Stay Through the Credits?

After one of Hollywood's stranger corporate detours, Coyote vs. Acme has landed in theaters, and fans are already asking the question everyone asks in 2025: do I need to sit through the credits? Short answer — no. But there's more to the story.

The Movie That Almost Wasn't

John Cena, Lana Condor, and Will Forte wrapped production on Coyote vs. Acme back in 2022. Then Warner Bros. made the controversial call to shelf the finished film in 2023 — even after test audiences gave it a strong reception. It looked like another casualty of the studio system's tax-write-off era. Ketchup Entertainment stepped in and saved it, and the film is now finally playing in theaters nationwide.

If you want the full backstory on how the cast processed that wild ride, John Cena Embraces Coyote vs. Acme's Rocky Road to Release breaks it all down.

What the Movie Is Actually About

The premise leans hard into the absurdist charm of the original Looney Tunes mythology. Wile E. Coyote — after decades of explosions, rockslides, failed rockets, rogue bungee cords, and every other ACME disaster you can name — has finally had enough. He lawyers up with personal injury attorney Kevin Avery (Forte) and goes after ACME, Inc. itself.

Standing in the way is Buddy Crane, the slick, polished corporate counsel played by Cena. It's the kind of fast-talking, suit-wearing antagonist role that plays right into his comedy wheelhouse — and if you've been following his pivot away from the squared circle, John Cena: The Comedy Kingpin of Hollywood is worth a read for context on just how far that transformation has come.

No Post-Credits Scene — Official

According to Just Jared, there is definitively no post-credits scene attached to Coyote vs. Acme. Zero. Zilch. When the final scene wraps, you're clear to head for the exit without missing a single frame of bonus content.

That's a notable choice in an era where studios routinely tag extra footage onto films — especially ones with franchise potential. Given the IP involved and the unusual path this movie took to reach audiences, some fans were expecting at least a tease. There isn't one.

One Reason to Stick Around Anyway

Here's a small but interesting detail for the die-hards: the credits list the cast in order of appearance rather than traditional billing order. It's a relatively rare formatting choice and a fun one for fans who like tracking how productions put their stamp on even the smallest details.

If you're the type who reads every credit line, go for it. Everyone else? You've got permission to leave the moment the film fades to black.

Cena Keeps Building His Post-WWE Legacy

For Cena personally, Coyote vs. Acme is another brick in a growing Hollywood wall. From action blockbusters to offbeat comedies and now an animated hybrid courtroom adventure, the range is real. He's also got John Cena Races Into Action in 'Matchbox: The Movie' Trailer on the horizon, so the release calendar isn't slowing down.

Bottom line: catch Coyote vs. Acme for the laughs, the spectacle, and the sheer novelty of watching Wile E. finally get his day in court. Just don't bother setting a timer for the credits.