Big Dreams. Bigger Snakes. And Total Mayhem.

What happens when two middle-aged best friends try to remake their favorite ’90s creature feature? In Anaconda, the answer is pure, laugh-out-loud disaster — and it’s coming soon to a theater near you.

Comedic legends Paul Rudd and Jack Black team up for the first time in this riotous jungle romp, where filmmaking turns deadly and the laughs are as big as the snake that’s hunting them.

A Passion Project Spirals into Pandemonium

Meet Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) — two lifelong best friends whose shared obsession with the original Anaconda movie leads them to an outrageous decision: they’re going to remake it themselves.

Armed with a shoestring budget, questionable equipment, and unlimited enthusiasm, the duo ventures deep into the Amazon to shoot their passion project. But when a real, giant anaconda appears, their chaotic movie set quickly becomes a very real fight for survival.

As the tagline warns: The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed.

Watch the Trailer Now and See for Yourself!

The Comedy-Action Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed

Directed by Tom Gormican (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) and co-written with Kevin Etten, Anaconda isn’t just a spoof — it’s a loving, unhinged tribute to the creature-feature genre. Equal parts buddy comedy and survival thriller, the film blends Hollywood satire with outrageous jungle peril.

Joining Rudd and Black in the cast are Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello, rounding out a stellar ensemble ready to bring the chaos.

Behind the Madness: Who’s Who

• Directed by: Tom Gormican
• Written by: Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
• Produced by: Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, Kevin Etten, Tom Gormican
• Executive Producer: Samson Mücke

Starring:

Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello

(Credits not final)

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Anaconda

Whether you’re a fan of creature horrors, irreverent comedies, or just watching Paul Rudd and Jack Black scream in the jungle, Anaconda is shaping up to be one of the most unexpected and wildly entertaining releases of 2026.

With its clever script, nostalgic nods, and over-the-top premise, this film is more than just a parody — it’s a love letter to movie geeks, adventure seekers, and comedy fans alike.

Snake-Sized Laughs Coming This January

Anaconda slithers into Philippine cinemas in January 2026, distributed by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

So, mark your calendars, PH — January 2026 is going to get wild.

Follow the madness online with the hashtag #AnacondaMovie and tag @columbiapicph to join the conversation.

_{Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”}