Overview
- Anaconda debuted in theaters on December 25 with early write‑ups praising the Black–Rudd chemistry and buddy‑comedy tone over scares.
- The initial Rotten Tomatoes score sits at 49%, reflecting divided critical response to the comedy‑creature hybrid.
- Director Tom Gormican emphasizes the movie is not a reboot, framing it as a self‑aware story about friends trying to make their own version of Anaconda.
- Surprise appearances by Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube were kept under wraps during promotion, with Gormican confirming Lopez’s cameo was secured late in production.
- Forbes projects a PVOD release roughly 4–6 weeks after launch and a Netflix debut about three months after theatrical, pointing to late January–early February and late March 2026, respectively.