The 'Coyote vs. Acme' Cancelation Controversy refers to the internet backlash following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to shelve the completed hybrid live-action/animation film for a $30 million tax write-off in late 2023. Despite positive test screenings and a star-studded cast including John Cena, the studio's choice to prioritize financial maneuvers over artistic release sparked a massive movement under the hashtag #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme. Memes typically target CEO David Zaslav, comparing him to a villainous corporate entity or showing Wile E. Coyote getting crushed by a 'Tax Write-Off' anvil. It has become a symbol of the tension between corporate accounting and creative storytelling in the modern streaming era.