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BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Coyote vs. Acme

The shelved Looney Tunes courtroom comedy with Will Forte and John Cena finally opens at BAM Rose Cinemas.

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Warner Bros shelved this Looney Tunes courtroom comedy in 2023 and the industry spent two years arguing about whether anyone would ever see it, which makes its arrival at BAM Rose Cinemas a genuine event rather than another release. Will Forte plays the lawyer, John Cena the opposing counsel, and Wile E. Coyote finally gets his day in court. If you followed the saga of the movie that almost never came out, see it on a real screen.

What to expect

BAM Rose Cinemas sits inside the Peter Jay Sharp Building with four screens and a cafe-bar in the lobby. The film runs 103 minutes and mixes live action with animated Looney Tunes characters. Check the day's showtimes before travelling since the schedule shifts across the opening weekend.

Good to know

  • 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, or C to Lafayette Av.
  • BAM members pay a reduced admission price at the box office and online.
  • A per-ticket handling fee applies to online orders.
  • Showtimes shift across the run, so confirm the day's schedule first.
  • The lobby cafe is a good meeting point before a screening.
  • Works for families with older kids as well as animation-history fans.

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Common questions

Why is this film notable?

It was completed and then shelved by its studio in 2023, and spent two years in limbo before finally receiving a theatrical release.

How long is it?

The running time is 103 minutes, screened on DCP at BAM Rose Cinemas in the Peter Jay Sharp Building.

Are there discounts?

BAM members pay $12 against a $17 general admission; a handling fee is added to online orders.