🐍 Anaconda (2025) – Jack Black and Paul Rudd Face the Jungle in This Action-Horror Comedy Reboot

Release Date: December 25, 2025

Director: Tom Gormican

Writers: Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten

Studio: Columbia Pictures, Fully Formed Entertainment

Genre: Action | Comedy | Horror

🎬 A Serpentine Reboot with a Hilarious Bite

Hold onto your camera equipment and mosquito spray, because the Anaconda franchise is back—this time with a wild, irreverent twist! Jack Black and Paul Rudd team up for a genre-bending journey into the jungle in Anaconda (2025), a reimagining of the cult classic creature feature. Helmed by The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent director Tom Gormican, this new entry promises to deliver laughs, scares, and jaw-dropping jungle chaos—all wrapped up in holiday gift wrap when it slithers into theaters this Christmas Day.

🐍 What’s the Story?

While exact plot details are under wraps, here’s what we know:Doug McCallister (Jack Black), a washed-up wedding videographer, and Griff (Paul Rudd), an overlooked background actor, are invited on what seems like a harmless adventure deep into the Amazon basin. They're joined by a ragtag crew of quirky companions, including a skeptical scientist, an impulsive documentarian, and a few friends who definitely didn’t sign up for this level of danger.

Their mission? Unclear. Their odds of survival? Not great.

But what begins as a hilarious misadventure quickly spirals into pure, pulse-pounding chaos when the group encounters a monstrous, legendary anaconda with a taste for tourists. Cue high-stakes chases, clashing personalities, and the kind of offbeat one-liners only Rudd and Black can deliver—while trying not to end up reptile chow.

🌟 Who’s in the Cast?

• Jack Black as Doug McCallister, an unlucky wedding videographer caught in the wrong jungle at the wrong time

• Paul Rudd as Ronald “Griff” Griffen Jr., a background actor hoping this trip might be his breakout role

• Selton Mello as Santiago Braga, whose true motivations are hidden beneath his jungle guide facade

• Daniela Melchior as Ana Almeida, a passionate documentarian trying to capture the Amazon’s darkest secrets

• Thandiwe Newton as Claire Simons, a tough, pragmatic scientist and longtime friend of Doug and Griff

• Steve Zahn as Kenny Trent, the group’s comic relief and Doug’s equally unprepared buddy

• Ione Skye as Malie McCallister, Doug’s wife back home who may be watching this jungle escapade unfold from afar

• Ben Lawson – Role currently under wraps

🎥 Behind the Scenes

Directed by Tom Gormican, with a screenplay co-written with Kevin Etten, this reboot aims to balance horror thrills with satirical wit. Gormican, known for blending action and absurdity, is expected to deliver a tone that pays homage to the original Anaconda (1997) while adding a fresh layer of personality and self-awareness.

The film is produced by Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, industry veterans with a long history in horror franchises (A Quiet Place, The Purge), giving this reboot a level of genre credibility alongside the comedy.

🧨 Why This Reboot Could Work

• Star Power: Pairing Jack Black’s manic charm with Paul Rudd’s dry wit is a formula that practically sells itself.

• Genre Mashup: With horror-comedy growing in popularity (Cocaine Bear, Renfield), Anaconda is slithering in at the perfect time.

• Fresh Take: Instead of just another creature survival flick, this entry promises heart, humor, and humanity amid the blood-curdling shrieks.

• Holiday Release: December 25th release positions the film as a big, bold alternative to traditional seasonal fare.

🐍 Final Thoughts

The jungle just got funnier—and deadlier. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original Anaconda series or just looking for an outrageous adventure featuring two of Hollywood’s most lovable stars, Anaconda (2025) might be your go-to thrill ride this Christmas.

Jack Black. Paul Rudd. Giant snakes. Zero chill.

#AnacondaMovie slithers into theaters December 25, 2025.

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