Back to All Events

MOVIE: “Coyote vs. Acme” | Indian Lake Theater | November 5-8, 2026


  • Indian Lake Theater 6311 New York 30 New York, 12842 United States (map)

“Coyote vs. Acme” Brings Cartoon Chaos to Indian Lake Theater

Will Forte defends Wile E coyote in Coyote vs. Acme.

Wile E. Coyote hires personal injury attorney Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte, to sue the company behind his defective equipment.

Indian Lake Theater in Indian Lake brings a spectacularly aggrieved cartoon underdog to the Central Adirondacks with Coyote vs. Acme, playing November 5–8, 2026.

For residents and visitors looking for movies in the Adirondacks, this live-action-and-animation comedy offers an entertaining change of scenery: fewer mountain vistas, considerably more malfunctioning contraptions.

The PG-rated film gives generations of Looney Tunes fans a fresh reason to root for Wile E. Coyote. This time, the perpetually battered inventor takes his complaints somewhere even more unpredictable than the desert: the American legal system.

Planning more Adirondack adventures? The ADK Taste newsletter delivers a weekly guide to the region’s best food, stories, and events.

An underdog finally makes his case.

After years of disastrous encounters with ACME merchandise, Wile E. Coyote hires personal injury attorney Kevin Avery to sue the company behind his defective equipment. Together, they confront a corporate opponent with resources far beyond their own.

The premise turns a familiar cartoon ritual into a courtroom comedy. Rather than simply waiting for the next anvil to fall, audiences follow a determined loser seeking accountability from the company whose products keep letting him down. Knowing the original cartoons adds another layer of enjoyment, but the central conflict needs little explanation.

Watch the official trailer.

The official Coyote vs. Acme trailer previews the cartoon-and-human collision heading to Indian Lake Theater in Indian Lake, with legal trouble joining the usual physical calamities.

Wile E. Coyote takes on ACME, combining familiar Looney Tunes slapstick with live-action courtroom comedy.

Coyote vs. Acme brings that animated mayhem to an Adirondack theater screen November 5–8.

Familiar faces meet a famously unlucky coyote.

Dave Green directs, with Will Forte playing attorney Kevin Avery and John Cena appearing as ACME’s opposing counsel. Lana Condor also stars. Screenwriter Samy Burch draws on a premise inspired by Ian Frazier’s satirical New Yorker piece.

The film’s journey to theaters supplies its own underdog story. Warner Bros. shelved the completed production before independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment brought it to audiences. That history gives this comedy about challenging a powerful corporation an unusually pointed backdrop.

Why it deserves a theatrical outing.

Time Out praised the film’s inventive slapstick and Forte’s grounding performance, while noting that younger viewers may miss some courtroom intricacies. Screen Daily offered a tougher assessment, finding the screenplay less successful than its affection for the original cartoons.

For November moviegoers, the appeal extends beyond release-week attention. Elaborate visual gags reward a large screen, and comic catastrophes gain something from shared laughter. Adults raised on Looney Tunes can revisit familiar characters while younger viewers discover an exceptionally persistent protagonist.

A community movie night in the Central Adirondacks.

Independent theaters in the Adirondack Park make cultural outings part of small-town life. Indian Lake Theater operates as a nonprofit community screen and stage, giving residents and travelers a place to gather as November’s shorter days shift more activity indoors.

Photos courtesy The Bolton Museum.

For those staying around Blue Mountain Lake or North Creek, the screening offers another option when considering things to do near Indian Lake this weekend.

Screening details and FAQ.

When does Coyote vs. Acme play?‍ ‍

Thursday–Saturday, November 5–7, at 7 pm; Sunday, November 8, at 2 pm.

Where is Indian Lake Theater?‍ ‍

6311 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake, NY.

What do tickets cost?‍ ‍

Adults: $8. Children 17 and under attend free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available online or in person; the theater accepts cash and credit cards.

How can visitors confirm details?‍ ‍

Check the Indian Lake Theater website or [purchase screening tickets online.

ADK Taste recommendation: Sunday’s 2 pm matinee makes an easy family outing before the weekend winds down.

Subscribe to ADK Taste’s weekly newsletter for a curated guide to the food, stories, and events worth discovering across the Adirondacks.


Find the best places to eat, shop, stay and experience near Indian Lake.


America's Story Runs Through the Adirondacks

From Fort Ticonderoga and Teddy Roosevelt to the Miracle on Ice and the birth of the American vacation, the Adirondacks helped shape the nation.


Shop our store for unique Adirondack gifts, clothing, merchandise and cool stuff.


Ultimate Guide to the Adirondacks

Your insider’s guide to exploring the Adirondacks—where to go, what to eat, and the experiences that make this place unforgettable.


ADK Talks Podcast

Love the Adirondacks? You’ll love our podcast. We take listeners beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of the Adirondacks. We share stories from the people behind the best places to eat, shop, stay and explore in the ADK. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.



See the top upcoming events in the Central Adirondacks.

Navigate to Indian Lake Theater.

 
Previous
Previous
November 5

Lake Placid Film Festival | November 5-8, 2026

Next
Next
November 7

Pumpkin Chunkin’ | Lake George | November 7, 2026