Hold onto your hats, movie buffs! The latest Anaconda reboot has just slithered its way past a major box office milestone, proving that even after all these years, giant snake movies still have a bite! This marks a significant achievement for the franchise, becoming only the second film to reach this level of success.
Published just an hour ago, this news is hot off the press! The Anaconda reboot, featuring a star-studded cast including Jack Black, Paul Rudd, and Steve Zahn, has officially crossed the $100 million mark globally. This includes $50.4 million domestically and $51.2 million internationally, according to Deadline.
This is a huge win for the franchise, as it's the first time since the original Anaconda in 1997 that a film has achieved this level of box office success. The original, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, remains the top-grossing film in the series, raking in a whopping $137 million worldwide.
But here's where it gets interesting... The sequels haven't always fared so well. Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid in 2004 earned a significantly lower $70.3 million worldwide. Other Anaconda movies, released between 2004 and 2025, were made for television and didn't see a theatrical release, so no box office numbers are available. These include Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008), Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009), and Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015).
With a reported budget of $45 million, the 2025 Anaconda isn't just a franchise success; it's also looking to be a profitable venture. It premiered on Christmas Day, facing stiff competition from films like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Five Nights at Freddy's 2, yet still managed to perform well.
Critics' reviews have been mixed, with a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences seem to be enjoying it more, as evidenced by a 76% Popcornmeter score, praising the comedy and the performances of Black, Rudd, and Zahn.
And this is the part most people miss... This success also highlights Jack Black's consistent ability to draw audiences. He's been part of box office hits like A Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. While Anaconda won't reach the heights of those films, it's still a win for Black.
With the reboot's success, the franchise has a promising future, possibly leaning more into comedy than horror.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Anaconda franchise? Do you think the comedy approach is a good move, or would you prefer a return to the horror roots? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Key Details:
- Release Date: December 24, 2025
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Director: Tom Gormican, Doug McCallister, Ronald Griffen 'Griff' Jr.
- Writers: Kevin Etten, Tom Gormican
- Producers: Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Kevin Etten, Tom Gormican, Alex Ginno, Erin Vitali
