Movie Anaconda | $32,558,570

According to CinemaDrame News Agency, Anaconda is a 2025 American action‑adventure comedy horror film directed by Tom Gormican, who co‑wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten. It is a meta‑reboot of the long‑running Anaconda franchise and the sixth main installment in the series. The film premiered in Los Angeles on December 13, 2025 and was released widely in the United States on December 25, 2025 by Columbia Pictures.

Plot Summary
The story follows a group of childhood friends — Doug McCallister and Ronald “Griff” Griffen Jr. — who decide to remake their favorite 1997 snake movie deep in the Amazon. Their filmmaking adventure quickly goes awry when a real giant anaconda appears and begins attacking the crew, turning a nostalgic passion project into a chaotic survival ordeal filled with comedy, scares, and absurd situations.

Cast & Crew

• Director: Tom Gormican
• Writers: Tom Gormican, Kevin Etten
• Starring:
  • Jack Black as Doug McCallister
  • Paul Rudd as Ronald “Griff” Griffen Jr.
  • Steve Zahn as Kenny Trent
  • Thandiwe Newton as Claire Simons
  • Daniela Melchior as Ana Almeida
  • Selton Mello as Carlos Santiago Braga
  • Ice Cube as himself
  • Ione Skye as Malie McCallister
• Cinematography by David Fleming

Critical Reception – Positive

• Audiences enjoyed the film’s tongue-in-cheek humor, the chemistry among Black, Rudd, and Zahn, and the absurd, self-aware premise.
• It became one of the highest-grossing films in the franchise, surpassing $100 million worldwide.

Critical Reception – Negative / Mixed

• Critics were divided, noting that the film’s meta-humor sometimes overshadowed the thrills.
• Some felt the giant snake itself didn’t feel threatening enough, and the tonal swings were uneven.

Notes & Trivia

• While inspired by the 1997 original, this version is not a direct remake but a self-aware reboot blending comedy, action, and horror.
• The production had a budget of about $45 million and grossed approximately $133 million worldwide.
• Fans can spot cameos and nods to previous films in the franchise.