Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s new Anaconda film has now set two main Rotten Tomatoes information. The brand new installment is a meta reboot, the place 4 mates come collectively to remake the 1997 B-movie horror, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Dice. Nonetheless, of their makes an attempt, their very own filmmaking expertise turns into a terrifying actuality because the serpent threatens their lives.
Following Anaconda‘s launch, the meta reboot has set two main information for the franchise. After early evaluations had been leaning blended to unfavorable, the Rotten Tomatoes rating slowly rose from the late 30s to 52%. Despite the fact that it is nonetheless designated “rotten,” it is now the highest-rated Anaconda film, beating out the unique, which has a 40%.
Moreover, whereas evaluations had been blended about Anaconda, audiences appear to be having fun with the meta reboot. As of writing, the brand new entry has secured a 79% viewers rating primarily based on over 250 verified rankings. On account of these scores, the new Anaconda film is well the best-rated installment within the franchise by miles.
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Anaconda Films |
Rotten Tomatoes’ Critics Rating |
Rotten Tomatoes Viewers Rating |
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Anaconda (1997) |
40% |
24% |
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Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) |
26% |
27% |
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Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008) |
N/A |
10% |
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Anacondas: Path of Blood (2009) |
N/A |
19% |
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Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015) |
N/A |
14% |
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Anaconda (2025) |
52% |
79% |
Vital evaluations had been very blended in regards to the new installment. Whereas critics discovered the meta type refreshing to set a brand new course for the franchise, the execution left some feeling underwhelmed on account of unfunny jokes and an uneven script. Nonetheless, audiences responded extra positively to the comedy, with the correct amount of camp and gags.
The film’s idea is intriguing because it diverts from the franchise’s typical horror camp. Though the unique 1997 movie was critically panned, it grew right into a cult basic as a result of cheesiness and “so unhealthy, it is good” vibe. This ultimately spawned 4 sequels, alongside the latest meta reboot.
Regardless of the favorable reception from audiences, it is unsure if the reboot will change into a industrial success. Regardless of the poor evaluations, the unique installment grew to become an enormous field workplace hit, grossing $136.8 million in opposition to a $45 million price range.
The 2025 iteration opened on Christmas Day, accumulating roughly $9.1 million on the field workplace thus far. Projections present that Anaconda might make round $20–30 million by the weekend, which is not too unhealthy, given the $45 million price range. Plus, phrase of mouth and the vacation break might assist with the industrial efficiency of the film, particularly if Sony plans to proceed the Anaconda franchise.
Alongside Black and Rudd, the Anaconda solid consists of Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn, whereas Dice returned to the franchise to painting a model of himself.
Anaconda is now enjoying in theaters.
- Launch Date
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December 24, 2025
- Runtime
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99 minutes
- Director
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Tom Gormican
- Writers
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Kevin Etten
- Producers
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Andrew Kind, Brad Fuller