The story follows Daffy Duck quitting the studio over perceived unequal treatment from Bugs Bunny, then joining stuntman DJ Drake and studio executive Kate Houghton on a globe-trotting quest to rescue Drake's father and retrieve the Blue Monkey Diamond from the corporate villain Mr. Chairman at Acme. This setup satirizes Hollywood synergy and branding in the spirit of director Joe Dante's earlier films, keeping the focus on physical gags, chases, and studio critique rather than social justice themes or identity-based messaging. Casting stays within established live-action performers and longtime voice talent, avoiding any race or gender swaps of classic characters.

Creator intent centers on reviving Chuck Jones-era comedy and poking fun at corporate Hollywood practices, with no statements or plot elements advancing activist causes. Audience and critic response likewise centers on nostalgia for the gags and cameos, showing no discourse framing the film as politically charged in any modern sense.