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Sony Drops First Trailer for Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s Meta ‘Anaconda,’ Opening Christmas Day

The self-aware creature comedy from Tom Gormican reframes the 1997 cult hit instead of remaking it.

Overview

  • Sony released the first official trailer on Sept. 17 following first-look images on Sept. 16, marking the start of the full marketing push.
  • The story centers on lifelong friends Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) who head to the Amazon to remake their favorite movie until a real giant anaconda upends their shoot.
  • Tom Gormican directs from a screenplay co-written with Kevin Etten, with Brad Fuller and Andrew Form producing under Fully Formed Entertainment.
  • The ensemble includes Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello and Ione Skye.
  • Positioned as a comedy-horror reimagining rather than a straight remake, the film is slated for a theatrical release on Dec. 25, 2025.