“Anaconda” is getting a comedic reimagining, and Paul Rudd and Jack Black are leading the charge.
Columbia Pictures Philippines unveiled the trailer of the upcoming comedy film, showing childhood friends Griff (Paul) and Doug (Jack) plotting to remake the classic snake movie “Anaconda.”
They head into the Amazon to shoot their project, having rented a snake to serve as the main prop. But when the snake unexpectedly dies, Doug, Griff, and their crew head deeper into the jungle in search of a replacement.
What begins as a chaotic indie film project quickly spirals into a life-or-death ordeal when they come face-to-face with a real, giant anaconda.
Aside from Paul and Jack, the film also stars Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.
It is set to premiere in cinemas in January 2026.
The first film of the “Anaconda” franchise was released in 1997.
Anaconda
Anaconda is a historic mining town in Montana, USA, founded in 1883 by copper magnate Marcus Daly. It was once home to the Anaconda Smelter Stack, one of the world’s tallest free-standing masonry structures, which processed ore from the nearby Butte mines. The town’s history is deeply tied to the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and the industrial legacy of the American West.
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures is an American film studio founded in 1924, originally named CBC Film Sales. It is one of Hollywood’s major film studios, known for producing iconic films and franchises, and was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1989.
Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, spanning nine countries in South America, with the majority located in Brazil. It is a vital ecosystem of immense biodiversity that has been home to indigenous peoples for millennia. Its modern history is defined by exploration and the ongoing tension between conservation efforts and economic development, such as logging and agriculture.
Paul Rudd
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Jack Black
“Jack Black” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site, but is the stage name of the American actor and comedian Thomas Jacob Black. He is known for his roles in films like “School of Rock” and “High Fidelity,” and his career in entertainment spans from the 1990s to the present.
Steve Zahn
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Thandiwe Newton
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Daniela Melchior
“Daniela Melchior” is not a place or cultural site, but a Portuguese actress who gained international fame for her role as Ratcatcher 2 in the 2021 film *The Suicide Squad*. She began her career in Portuguese television before transitioning to major Hollywood productions.
