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Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation.
The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed......
Jack Black × Paul Rudd = instant chemistry
The trailer lights up whenever these two share the screen. Fans love their contrasting styles—Jack Black’s chaos paired with Paul Rudd’s grounded charm—and the quick-fire banter that feels like comedic gold.
Smart, self-aware tone (with a movie-within-a-movie twist)
It’s not just a creature feature. The story plays as filmmakers remaking Anaconda, which gives it freedom to parody, riff on genre tropes, and wink at the audience. People are loving that blend of meta-humor and genuine thrills.
Big, gloriously over-the-top moments (and bold visuals)
From wild snake attacks to “no way they just did that” stunts, the trailer leans into spectacle. Add in dense rainforest photography, ambitious set design, and practical-feeling snake effects, and fans are calling it both gonzo and gorgeous.
Ensemble standouts (yes, Steve Zahn)
Steve Zahn is already getting labeled the scene-stealer of the group, but he’s not alone—Thandiwe Newton, Ione Skye, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello all spark buzz. Viewers think this cast could elevate the entire ride.
Nostalgia meets reinvention
Longtime fans see it as a love letter to the 1997 classic—giant snakes, jungle peril, and all—while also retooling it for today. It’s being praised as more of a “remix with respect” than a straight remake.
“Snake movie—but bigger, wilder, funnier”
The pitch has people hooked: keep the creature thrills, dial up the scale, and lace it with personality. It feels like a new spin on the genre without losing the fun.
Rewatchable with quotable lines
The trailer is packed with sly jokes, visual gags, and one-liners. Fans are already rewatching to catch what they missed—and repeating the lines with friends.
The film centers on two longtime friends — Doug McCallister (Jack Black) and Griff Griffen Jr. (Paul Rudd). Stuck in midlife crises and nostalgic for their youth, they decide to recreate their all-time favorite movie: the original 1997 Anaconda. They journey deep into the Amazon jungle to film their remake, but their low-budget passion project goes wrong when a real, massive anaconda appears — turning their lighthearted adventure into a fight for survival.
Alongside Doug and Griff are friends and collaborators who get pulled into the ill-fated production, including characters played by Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello. Their jungle “set” quickly becomes a nightmare as the real snake forces them to navigate the collapsing project, the wilderness, and a giant predator.
Funny, meta-comedy tone and cast chemistry. Viewers like that the film mixes creature-feature tropes with comedy in a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek way — more a comedic reboot with a wink than a straight remake.
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Star power and cast banter. Paul Rudd and Jack Black give the movie strong comedic potential, with fans curious how their contrasting styles play off each other.
“If it leans into absurdity, it could be fun” vibe. Some viewers hope the movie embraces its campy, over-the-top premise — big snake action, horror-comedy chaos, and all.
This is not a straight remake — it’s a meta-reboot. Four childhood best friends (Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn) try to remake the original 1997 film. Their plan collapses when they encounter a real giant anaconda deep in the Amazon.
The film is directed by Tom Gormican and written by Gormican with Kevin Etten.
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It is scheduled to release in theaters on December 25, 2025.
It blends action, adventure, and comedy, unlike the original’s straight creature-feature horror/adventure.
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Expect big snake action, jungle peril, some gore, suspense, and meta-humor — with Rudd and Black’s comedic styles shaping many moments.
The film is rated PG-13 (violence, action, strong language, suggestive references). It won’t be ultra-graphic, but there will be attacks, peril, and intense scenes.
The movie-within-a-movie concept gives the film room to poke fun at its own genre and the original, creating a self-aware ride rather than a stale remake.
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The casting is a strong draw: Rudd and Black’s contrasting comedic styles may add charm and timing to the jungle chaos.
Fans of the original hope this version taps into nostalgia — giant snakes, jungle danger, survival vibes — while updating it for a modern audience.
If you go in expecting a roller-coaster ride — part silly movie-set farce, part jungle monster adventure — you might have a great time. Think of it as a darkly comedic “what if the original went off the rails?” movie. It’s aimed at viewers who:
Fans are intrigued by the meta-comedy / creature-feature twist. The shift from straight horror to “we’re remaking the movie… until a real snake shows up” feels fresh.
“This feels like a 2000s late-night comedy. I love it.”
The Rudd/Black pairing has goodwill — people want to see their dynamic in a jungle-monster setting.
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Some say the trailer is “so ridiculous but good,” suggesting that embracing the absurdity may be the key.
Many think this reboot might land best as holiday blockbuster fun — big, messy, self-aware entertainment.
The official site has a sweepstakes for a “Sony theater prize pack,” including a TV, soundbar, gaming console, $500 gift card, and more.
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Fandango is offering a limited-time Black Friday deal: buy three or more tickets and get up to $15 off an additional ticket with promo code JACKBLACKFRIDAY.
Fandango FanClub members may receive discount codes (e.g., $10 off) applicable to Anaconda tickets.
Jack Black and Paul Rudd are leading promotional efforts, appearing together at events like CinemaCon 2025 to unveil the remake and tease its comedic, chaos-filled tone.
A behind-the-scenes featurette shows Black, Rudd, and the ensemble on set, highlighting cast chemistry, the adventure-comedy tone, and snake-effects work.
The cast is helping position the movie as a self-aware meta-reboot — keeping creature-feature scares but blending them with comedic energy.
Early visuals and first-look photos have been released, showing Rudd and Black in character and conveying the tone and aesthetic of the film.
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Marketing emphasizes the full ensemble — Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Ione Skye — not just the two leads.
The film is positioned as an action-comedy / thriller-comedy, not pure horror or a straight remake. Black has described it as “a horror film for real,” but also “funnier than the original.”
The movie-within-a-movie structure lets the film be self-aware, poke fun at tropes, and riff on the original’s legacy.
The team aims for “fan nostalgia + reinvention”: honoring the original while re-imagining it with a modern comedic twist.
Filmmakers note the movie still includes serious creature-feature elements and real horror beats, alongside laughs and over-the-top jungle chaos.
The movie is scheduled to open December 25, 2025.
With production wrapped, marketing is in full swing: trailers, images, featurettes, interviews.
Expect more promotional content closer to release — full cast interviews, more behind-the-scenes looks, and possibly early screenings.