From Sony Pictures
Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation.
The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed......
Jack Black × Paul Rudd = instant chemistry
The trailer lights up whenever these two share the screen. Fans love their contrasting styles—Jack Black’s chaos paired with Paul Rudd’s grounded charm—and the quick-fire banter that feels like comedic gold.
Smart, self-aware tone (with a movie-within-a-movie twist)
It’s not just a creature feature. The story plays as filmmakers remaking Anaconda, which gives it freedom to parody, riff on genre tropes, and wink at the audience. People are loving that blend of meta-humor and genuine thrills.
Big, gloriously over-the-top moments (and bold visuals)
From wild snake attacks to “no way they just did that” stunts, the trailer leans into spectacle. Add in dense rainforest photography, ambitious set design, and practical-feeling snake effects, and fans are calling it both gonzo and gorgeous.
Ensemble standouts (yes, Steve Zahn)
Steve Zahn is already getting labeled the scene-stealer of the group, but he’s not alone—Thandiwe Newton, Ione Skye, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello all spark buzz. Viewers think this cast could elevate the entire ride.
Nostalgia meets reinvention
Longtime fans see it as a love letter to the 1997 classic—giant snakes, jungle peril, and all—while also retooling it for today. It’s being praised as more of a “remix with respect” than a straight remake.
“Snake movie—but bigger, wilder, funnier”
The pitch has people hooked: keep the creature thrills, dial up the scale, and lace it with personality. It feels like a new spin on the genre without losing the fun.
Rewatchable with quotable lines
The trailer is packed with sly jokes, visual gags, and one-liners. Fans are already rewatching to catch what they missed—and repeating the lines with friends.