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Anaconda Reboot Trailer Leans Meta-Comedy, Downplays Horror

Early coverage argues the approach undercuts a chance for a truly scary snake thriller.

Overview

  • Sony Pictures released the first official trailer for Tom Gormican's Anaconda reboot starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd.
  • The premise follows a film crew remaking Anaconda who are confronted by a real giant snake, signaling a self-referential setup.
  • Early commentary from Collider says the trailer plays as a comedy first, framing the creature more as a punchline than a source of fear.
  • The footage shows at least two on-screen deaths, indicating the narrative maintains some lethality despite the lighter tone.
  • The film is scheduled for a December 25, 2025 theatrical release, with a screenplay by Gormican and Kevin Etten and production by Andrew Form.