“Anaconda,” a reimagining of the 1997 classic centered on a monstrously large snake, is set to slither into theaters nationwide on December 25, 2025.
The film, brought to audiences by Columbia Pictures, was revealed in a cheeky and slightly risqué announcement video featuring stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. The video, which you can watch below, gives fans a taste of the humor and irreverence likely to feature in this updated take.
The upcoming movie, based on the colorful language in the teaser, seems poised to receive an R rating. It is penned by Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten, with Gormican also taking on directing duties.
Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing the film under their Fully Formed banner. As for the plot? Details remain tightly under wraps, but the video offers a curious clue: Rudd appears in medical scrubs. What this implies about the story remains anyone’s guess.
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The original 1997 “Anaconda” featured an ensemble cast that included Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Ice Cube, and Eric Stoltz, with Jon Voight delivering an especially memorable, over-the-top performance.
The film followed a documentary crew venturing deep into the Amazon, where they became entangled in the dangerous mission of a snake hunter (Voight) pursuing a legendary giant anaconda.
While the film was a box office success, earning $136 million on a $45 million budget, it also carved out an unexpected legacy as a franchise starter. A theatrical sequel followed in 2004, and several direct-to-video installments were released over the years, cementing its place in creature-feature history.
What fresh thrills will this modern reimagining deliver? Only time will tell! Mark your calendars: “Anaconda” slithers into theaters on December 25, 2025.
