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Anaconda (2025 film)

Anaconda is a 2025 American action-adventure comedy horror film directed by Tom Gormican.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

It serves as a meta-reboot of the 1997 original and the seventh entry in the franchise.

What it is

The film follows a group of childhood friends who attempt to remake the 1997 Anaconda movie. Their project turns deadly when a real giant anaconda attacks them, turning the shoot into a survival fight. It's described as a meta-reboot, blending self-aware humour with horror and action.

Cast and crew

Tom Gormican directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten. The main cast includes Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello.

Release and reception

Anaconda premiered in Los Angeles on December 13, 2025, and was released in U.S. theatres on December 25, 2025. Critical reception was mixed. The film grossed approximately $135 million worldwide.

In short

  • Meta-reboot of the 1997 Anaconda, seventh film in the franchise.
  • Childhood friends remake the original, then fight a real giant anaconda.
  • Released December 25, 2025; mixed reviews, $135 million gross.
  • Stars Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton.
Canadian angle

The film had a theatrical release in 2025 and is part of a Hollywood franchise that may be of interest to Canadian audiences through theatrical and streaming distribution.

Quick questions

What is the Anaconda 2025 movie about?
It follows childhood friends who try to remake the 1997 Anaconda film, but their project becomes a fight for survival when a real giant anaconda attacks them.
Who is in the cast of Anaconda 2025?
The main cast includes Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello.
When is Anaconda 2025 coming out?
It was released in U.S. theatres on December 25, 2025, after premiering in Los Angeles on December 13, 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_(2025_film)
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, director, release dates, franchise context, and worldwide gross.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/anaconda_2025
    Supports: Theatrical and streaming release dates.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33244668/
    Supports: Release date and premise.
  4. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/anaconda-2025-jack-black-release-date-news
    Supports: Availability on Netflix streaming.