Anaconda (2025 film)

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Anaconda
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Directed byTom Gormican
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Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Anaconda is an upcoming American action comedy horror film serving as a reimagining of the 1997 original film, and the sixth installment in the Anaconda film series overall. Directed by Tom Gormican, and written by Gormican and Kevin Etten, the film's ensemble cast includes Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton, and Steve Zahn.

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Anaconda was produced by Columbia Pictures and Fully Formed Entertainment and is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.

Premise

A group of childhood friends facing mid-life crises head to the rainforest to remake their favorite film from their youth, only to encounter a variety of dangers.

Cast

Production

On January 24, 2020, it was announced that Columbia Pictures was developing a reboot of the 1997 cult film Anaconda , with Evan Daugherty attached to write the screenplay. [1] In March 2023, Tom Gormican was announced as the director of the film. [2] In August 2024, Jack Black and Paul Rudd were cast in the leading roles, with Gormican scribing with frequent collaborator Kevin Etten. [3] In September, Daniela Melchior joined the cast. [4] In January 2025, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Selton Mello, and Ione Skye joined the cast, with principal photography beginning that month in Australia. [5] Filming concluded in late February 2025. [6]

Release

Anaconda is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025, by Sony Pictures Releasing. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 24, 2020). "'Anaconda' Reboot in the Works With 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ Kamal, Nathan (March 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Anaconda Reboot In Development From Massive Talent Director". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ↑ Kit, Borys (August 21, 2024). "Jack Black, Paul Rudd Circling Reimagining of Horror Movie 'Anaconda'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (September 30, 2024). "Daniela Melchior Joins Paul Rudd And Jack Black In Sony's New 'Anaconda' Movie". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 17, 2025). "New 'Anaconda' Movie Ensnares Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ Freitag, Lee (March 3, 2025). "'An Unforgettable Experience': Anaconda Reboot Star Wraps Filming, Shares BTS Image With Jack Black and Paul Rudd". CBR . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (December 20, 2024). "Paul Rudd, Jack Black's 'Anaconda' Comedy Lands 2025 Holiday Release". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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