Jack Black and Paul Rudd Turn Anaconda Into a Wild, Self-Aware Holiday Comedy
So, there’s been a lot of noise lately around Jack Black, and it’s all tied to this very unexpected revival of Anaconda . Yes, that Anaconda — the ridiculous 1997 jungle thriller that somehow became a pop-culture staple. Sony has now leaned fully into the absurdity with a new comedy-heavy reboot, and the latest trailer has made one thing very clear: this movie knows exactly how silly it is, and it’s not trying to hide it.
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The new Anaconda stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as two longtime friends who grew up loving the original film. Black plays Doug, a wedding videographer, while Rudd is Griff, a background actor clearly stuck in a midlife slump. What starts as a nostalgic passion project — remaking their favorite ‘90s movie shot-for-shot — slowly spirals out of control when their low-budget indie recreation drops them straight into real danger. The joke, of course, is that they don’t just remake Anaconda … they end up living it.
The trailer itself was cut like a parody, clearly inspired by Saturday Night Live sketches and even poking fun at Avatar ’s iconic blue Papyrus font. It’s been framed as “the comedy event of the season,” though the humor has landed as intentionally awkward and knowingly over-the-top rather than laugh-out-loud sharp. Long stretches of actors screaming at a CGI snake are played straight, almost daring the audience to roll with the joke. That’s kind of the point — the meta humor is baked into the experience.
One of the biggest talking points has been the return of Ice Cube, reprising his connection to the franchise in a cameo role. His appearance is treated like a dramatic reveal, complete with shadowy lighting, even though the surprise had already been spoiled earlier in the week. Still, his involvement brings the whole thing full circle. At one point, he literally hands Paul Rudd a gun, a moment that feels both ridiculous and perfectly in line with the movie’s self-aware tone.
Early reactions suggest the gamble might actually pay off. Critics and early viewers have described the film as one of the funniest surprises of the year, with comparisons being drawn to Tropic Thunder . The chemistry between Black and Rudd has been praised heavily, and the supporting cast — including Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello — has been singled out for elevating the chaos with genuine warmth and heart.
In the end, this new Anaconda isn’t trying to rewrite cinema history. It’s been positioned as a stress-free, goofy holiday movie that celebrates fandom, failure, and the joy of not taking yourself too seriously. And honestly, seeing Jack Black and Paul Rudd scream at a giant snake on Christmas Day might be exactly the kind of weird comfort movie people didn’t know they needed.
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