Warner Bros. Animation Secretly Developing New Looney Tunes Movie

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation president Bill Damaschke dropped an exciting bombshell at this year's Lightbox Expo during a presentation about the studio's future plans. The creative duo behind the new Hanna-Barbera revival - Todd Wilderman and Hamish Grieve - will helm a "top-secret Looney Tunes project" following their work on "Meet the Flintstones."

Strategic Move Following Recent Setbacks

This unexpected announcement comes in the wake of the controversial cancellation of "Coyote vs. Acme" last year. Industry observers suggest this new project represents Warner Bros.' strategic effort to rebuild trust with its audience and revitalize the Looney Tunes brand as a cultural cornerstone in today's animation landscape.

Veteran Directors Take the Helm

The project brings together two animation powerhouses:

Todd Wilderman, known for directing "Abominable" and "Open Season"

Hamish Grieve, whose credits include "Rise of the Guardians," "Flushed Away," and "Monsters vs. Aliens"

Both directors have expressed their deep admiration for classic animation pioneers like Chuck Jones, with their recent work on "The Flintstones" reflecting this passion for traditional animation principles.

The Road Ahead: Upcoming Looney Tunes Projects

Before this secret project materializes, fans can look forward to "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie," scheduled for release in February 2025. This film, which premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, promises a return to the franchise's classic 2D animation roots. The story follows Daffy Duck and Porky Pig as they defend Earth against an alien invasion, marking the first theatrical Looney Tunes release since 2021.

A New Direction for the Franchise

Unlike recent nostalgia-driven projects such as "Space Jam: A New Legacy," the studio appears to be taking a fresh approach. Sources indicate Warner Bros. aims to balance classic cartoon sensibilities with modern storytelling techniques, potentially setting a new standard for how legacy animation properties can evolve while honoring their roots.