Anaconda (2025) is a meta-reboot of the 1997 creature feature, starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black as two lifelong friends who set out to remake their favourite snake movie, only to come face to face with a real giant anaconda. Directed by Tom Gormican, the action-adventure comedy horror opened in cinemas on Christmas Day 2025 and went on to become a streaming hit in the spring of 2026, topping Netflix's global movie chart.
Movie Facts
Title: Anaconda (2025)
Release Date: December 25, 2025 (US theatrical release; premiere December 13, 2025, Los Angeles)
Director: Tom Gormican
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello
Music Director: David Fleming
Banner: Columbia Pictures, Fully Formed Entertainment (distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing)
Soundtrack & Music
David Fleming composed the original score for Anaconda. The Anaconda (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released digitally by Madison Gate Records on December 25, 2025, and runs for about 42 minutes. The film also features licensed songs, including Paula Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait" and AC/DC's "Back in Black", which add to the film's playful, nostalgic tone.
Box Office & Streaming
Anaconda grossed about $135 million worldwide on a reported $45 million budget, and received mixed reviews. The film arrived on PVOD on January 27, 2026, and began streaming on Netflix in the US on March 25, 2026.
Its second life on streaming is the reason the film is still being talked about. In the spring of 2026, Anaconda held Netflix's global No. 1 movie spot for the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026, turning the Christmas release into a streaming hit months after its theatrical run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anaconda (2025) released?
Anaconda premiered on December 13, 2025, in Los Angeles and was released in US cinemas on December 25, 2025.
Who stars in Anaconda (2025)?
Paul Rudd and Jack Black lead the cast as Ronald "Griff" Griffin and Doug McCallister, alongside Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.
Who composed the music for Anaconda (2025)?
David Fleming composed the film's original score. The soundtrack album was released digitally by Madison Gate Records on December 25, 2025.
Where can I stream Anaconda (2025)?
The film is available on PVOD platforms and streams on Netflix in the US, where it topped the global movie chart in the spring of 2026.
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