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Coyote vs. Acme (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.

Rated PG • 2026 • 1h 43m

Age
6+

Coyote vs. Acme (PG) is a family-friendly live-action/CGI hybrid that leans on classic Looney Tunes slapstick and a court-room comedy premise: Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation and hires a lawyer to hold the company accountable. The film earned its PG rating mainly for repeated cartoonish violence (explosions, flattening, objects falling) and some mild, non-graphic peril, plus occasional mild language and legal themes that take… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Will Forte
Will Forte
Lana Condor
Lana Condor
Tone Bell
Tone Bell
John Cena
John Cena
Eric Bauza
Eric Bauza
P.J. Byrne
P.J. Byrne
Martha Kelly
Martha Kelly
Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Kenneth Choi
Kenneth Choi
John Early
John Early
Jeff Bergman
Jeff Bergman
Candi Milo
Candi Milo
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Is Coyote vs. Acme appropriate for kids?

Coyote vs. Acme (PG) is a family-friendly live-action/CGI hybrid that leans on classic Looney Tunes slapstick and a court-room comedy premise: Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation and hires a lawyer to hold the company accountable. The film earned its PG rating mainly for… Read more — free account

Content severity in Coyote vs. Acme

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Coyote vs. Acme, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Coyote vs. Acme

None. No sexual content, nudity, or sexual situations are reported.

Violence and gore in Coyote vs. Acme

Light, cartoonish slapstick throughout: repeated Acme product malfunctions, explosions, flattening, and falls that mimic classic Road Runner/Coyote gags. Injuries are non-graphic and played for comedy; characters pop back to normal or are otherwise uninjured in lasting ways. Expect frequent physical pratfalls but no realistic blood, gore, or sexualized violence.

Language in Coyote vs. Acme

Mild and infrequent. Mostly PG-level exclamations and insults; no strong profanity or sexual slurs reported. Language is used for comic emphasis rather than sustained crude humor.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Coyote vs. Acme

None. No notable drug use or on-screen alcohol use appears in verified reports.

Mature themes in Coyote vs. Acme

Mild-to-moderate thematic material centered on corporate negligence, lawsuits, and justice; the film explores accountability and consequences in a comedic way. There are some scenes of tension in the courtroom and moments where failure and humiliation are discussed — these are handled lightly and without graphic detail.

Scary moments in Coyote vs. Acme

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Coyote vs. Acme yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coyote vs. Acme appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Coyote vs. Acme is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Coyote vs. Acme (PG) is a family-friendly live-action/CGI hybrid that leans on classic Looney Tunes slapstick and a court-room comedy premise: Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation and hires a lawyer to hold the…

What age rating does Coyote vs. Acme have?

Coyote vs. Acme is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is Coyote vs. Acme about?

Coyote vs. Acme (PG) is a family-friendly live-action/CGI hybrid that leans on classic Looney Tunes slapstick and a court-room comedy premise: Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation and hires a lawyer to hold the company accountable. The film earned its PG rating mainly for repeated cartoonish violence (explosions…

Is there sex or nudity in Coyote vs. Acme?

None. No sexual content, nudity, or sexual situations are reported.

How violent is Coyote vs. Acme?

Light, cartoonish slapstick throughout: repeated Acme product malfunctions, explosions, flattening, and falls that mimic classic Road Runner/Coyote gags. Injuries are non-graphic and played for comedy; characters pop back to normal or are otherwise uninjured…

Is the language in Coyote vs. Acme appropriate for kids?

Mild and infrequent. Mostly PG-level exclamations and insults; no strong profanity or sexual slurs reported. Language is used for comic emphasis rather than sustained crude humor.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Coyote vs. Acme?

None. No notable drug use or on-screen alcohol use appears in verified reports.

What mature themes appear in Coyote vs. Acme?

Mild-to-moderate thematic material centered on corporate negligence, lawsuits, and justice; the film explores accountability and consequences in a comedic way. There are some scenes of tension in the courtroom and moments where failure and humiliation are…

How long is Coyote vs. Acme?

Coyote vs. Acme runs 103 minutes, directed by Dave Green, released in 2026.

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