An all-new comedy reboot titled Anaconda is set to hit theaters this Christmas on December 25, 2025, featuring Jack Black in a story involving giant snakes and intense tropical heat. The film, currently filming in Queensland, Australia, showcases both Black and Paul Rudd contending with extreme weather conditions alongside massive reptiles.
Behind the Scenes of the Anaconda Remake
A recent behind-the-scenes clip reveals Jack Black and Paul Rudd dealing with sweltering heat as they shoot the film outdoors. Black notes that at 8:30 in the morning, temperatures have already soared to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Paul Rudd comments on the wardrobe department’s apparent disdain, emphasizing that the sweat visible on the actors is genuine, not makeup. Black humorously shares how he copes after a long day on set, by cooling off at an air conditioning vent, even if it means inflating his shirt to an awkward degree.
The Story Behind the New Anaconda Film
The reboot stars Paul Rudd as Ronald Griff Griffen Jr., a background actor, and Jack Black as Doug McCallister, a wedding videographer. Both men are grappling with midlife crises and attempt to overcome them by making a remake of their favorite childhood movie, Anaconda, alongside friends Kenny (Steve Zahn) and Claire (Thandiwe Newton). Their project takes an unexpected turn when a real enormous snake appears, disrupting their plans. Supporting cast members include Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello, Ione Skye, and Ben Lawson.
The movie is directed by Tom Gormican, known for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and co-written by Gormican and Kevin Etten, who has credits including Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Legacy and Context of the Anaconda Franchise
This latest rendition derives its premise from the original 1997 film Anaconda, which followed a documentary crew, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Owen Wilson, navigating the Amazon River in search of a missing tribe. Their journey is complicated when a dubious snake hunter, portrayed by Jon Voight, uses them as bait to capture a massive man-eating anaconda. While the original was not intended as a comedy, it gained cult status due to Voight’s eccentric performance, dated special effects, and several scientific inaccuracies—such as anacondas regurgitating live prey or roaring, both behaviors that real snakes do not exhibit.
Expectations for the Upcoming Release
As the December 25, 2025 release date approaches, anticipation builds for how this new Jack Black Anaconda Reboot will balance humor and horror in its portrayal of giant snakes and friendship under pressure. Moviegoers are likely to witness a blend of midlife crisis comedy and creature-feature thrills, enhanced by the Australian heat and wild backdrops. Fans of the original and newcomers alike will find fresh elements as well as nostalgic nods within this reimagined version.
“Despite the natural beauty of the movie’s filming location in Queensland, Australia, it’s already 150 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:30 in the morning.”
— Jack Black, Actor
“The wardrobe department hates us; the sweat beading the actors isn’t makeup sweat, it’s real perspiration.”
— Paul Rudd, Actor
“After a hard day of filming, I’ve found an air conditioning vent at just the right height to cool me off, at the slight cost to my dignity of blowing up my shirt like an inflatable costume.”
— Jack Black, Actor
