Anaconda Is ‘1 of the Funniest Movies’ of 2025, Reboot Reactions State

Early reactions for Anaconda have begun to surface ahead of its theatrical release, with many praising the film’s approach. Releasing this Christmas, the movie marks the latest installment in the Anaconda franchise, which began in 1997 with Luis Llosa’s film of the same name. The project serves as a meta reboot of the original and stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, and Selton Mello, among others.

First reactions instill high hopes for Anaconda reboot

Early reactions to the Anaconda reboot have arrived, and most of them are positive. MOVIEDEATHBLOWS said on X (formerly Twitter) that the film was “one of the funniest movies” they watched this year. They added, “It feels like equal parts Be Kind Rewind, Strange Wilderness, and the original Anaconda, all mixed with an absolutely unhinged sense of fun.”

They also said that the film had a sequence in its second half, which ranked “among the funniest scenes” they had “seen on screen.” The user concluded by urging fans to check out the film when it releases in theaters next week.

A user, Klepcx, called Anaconda “comedically unhinged.” They noted that the film went all out when it came to making the audience laugh. “What starts as a surprisingly soft, almost sincere tale about dreamers quickly mutates into an over-the-top good time that knows exactly what it is,” they added. The user further stated that the film was full of “gags, jump scares, and wild surprises,” and that it demonstrated to Hollywood “the right way to reboot an IP.”

Yet another user, Nick L’Barrow, said that the film was “ridiculously funny.” They noted that it was more similar to Tropic Thunder — which also starred Jack Black — than the original Anaconda film. The user added that the movie’s “antics filled ride” had them laughing throughout the film’s screening. The user praised Black, Paul Rudd, and Steve Zahn‘s performances in the film, but noted that Selton Mello was the “MVP.” Further, they said that the film had “decent action, solid tension, and a few jump scares” to remind viewers that they were watching an Anaconda movie.

However, one user, RobertoTylerOr1, had a mixed reaction to the film. He called the first act “genuinely funny” but noted that it went downhill after becoming action and horror-oriented. “The aging-and-regret angle is the most interesting part,” he added. “I just wish the movie knew what it was.”

Anaconda premieres in theaters on December 25, 2025. Tom Gormican directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Kevin Etten.

Source: Comingsoon.net