Overview
- Sony released Anaconda in theaters on December 25, directed by Tom Gormican and co-written with Kevin Etten, with leads Jack Black and Paul Rudd joined by Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.
- Early critical reaction is divided, with praise for Black and Rudd’s chemistry and the nostalgic, self-referential conceit, and recurring notes about uneven tone and muted scares.
- Cameos from Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube are confirmed, and Gormican says Lopez’s appearance was filmed on November 17 as a late addition.
- The film includes an epilogue that hints at a follow-up without revealing story details.
- Analysts expect a PVOD debut roughly 4–6 weeks after release and a Netflix launch about three months later, and trade reports cite a production budget near $45 million.