The upcomingLooney TunesfilmThe Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movieis set to be released in 2025. The film willstar Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, who must stop an alien invasion. The movie was directed by Pete Browngardt, who also developed theLooney Tunes CartoonsTV series for Max.
According toDeadline,The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Moviewill bereleased in theaters on June 28, 2025. Unlike previousLooney Tunesfilms, which were distributed by Warner Bros., this one will be distributed by Ketchup Entertainment. A statement from Ketchup Entertainment’s CEO Gareth West about the film can be found below:
For generations, the Looney Tunes have held a soft spot in the hearts of fans the world over, including my own. It’s a true pleasure to bring into theaters Peter Browngardt’s hilariously smart, emotional, and gorgeously rendered story for fans and movie lovers of all ages to experience a wholly new and original cinematic adventure with our friends, Porky and Daffy.
What The Release Date Means For The Looney Tunes Franchise
Fans Will Be Able To See This Looney Tunes Movie, Unlike Coyote Vs. Acme
The release ofThe Day The Earth Blew Upis coming at an important time for the franchise after thecancellation ofCoyote vs. Acme.Coyote vs. Acmewas another film that was scrapped as a tax-write off by Warner Bros. in November 2023, just likeBatgirlandScoob! Holiday Hauntwere in August 2022. AlthoughCoyote vs. Acmewill likely never be released, the announcement for the release date forThe Day The Earth Blew Upshows that viewers will actually be able to watch thisLooney Tunesmovie.
Looney Tunes’ New Movie Is Exactly What I Need After Coyote vs. Acme’s Heartbreaking Cancelation
The cancelation of Coyote vs. Acme is still tragic, and I believe that this new Looney Tunes movie can prove why it was a huge mistake.
The Day The Earth Blew Upis also notable for being thefirst fully animatedLooney Tunesfeature filmto be released in theaters. In the past, theLooney Tuneshad to share the screen with live-action co-stars, like Michael Jordan inSpace Jamor Brendan Fraser inLooney Tunes: Back in Action. Prior to those films, theatricalLooney Tunesmovies were compilations built around classic shorts likeThe Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie. However, there have been a few fully animatedLooney Tunesmovies that were released direct-to-video.
Our Take On The Release Date Of The Day The Earth Blew Up
A Reassuring Sign For The Future Of These Classic Characters
After the cancellation ofCoyote vs. Acme, having an official release date forThe Day The Earth Blew Upis a reassuring sign that the movie will be released. Having a new theatrical animatedLooney Tunesmovie also opens the door to more possibilities in the future for some of the most popular cartoon characters of all time.
The Day The Earth Blew Uphaving a theatrical release also means that Daffy and Porky will return to their original home on the big screen. While many people now remember watching the classic shorts on television, theLooney Tunesshorts were originally released in theaters. By putting the movie in theaters, fans will be able to watch Daffy and Porky where they were originally created to be seen.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
Cast
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie features Porky Pig and Daffy Duck as they inadvertently become heroes when they discover an alien mind control scheme at a bubble gum factory. Tasked with saving their town and the world, the duo faces challenges while navigating their own comedic chaos.
