The new movie starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, a reimagining of the classic Anaconda, has broken two records on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows four friends who decide to remake the 1997 horror movie, which originally starred Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube. But their project takes a dangerous turn when their filmmaking efforts become a real fight for survival against the giant snake.
The new Anaconda movie has broken records for the series despite initially receiving lukewarm reviews. While critics were initially unimpressed, the film’s score on Rotten Tomatoes gradually improved from the late 30s to 52%. Although still considered ‘rotten,’ this makes it the best-rated Anaconda film, surpassing the original movie’s 40% rating.
Although critics had varying opinions on the new Anaconda movie, audiences are clearly enjoying its fresh take on the series. Currently, it has a 79% audience score based on more than 250 ratings. This makes it the highest-rated Anaconda film by a significant margin.
| Anaconda Movies | Rotten Tomatoes’ Critics Score | Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
|---|---|---|
| Anaconda (1997) | 40% | 24% |
| Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) | 26% | 27% |
| Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008) | N/A | 10% |
| Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009) | N/A | 19% |
| Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015) | N/A | 14% |
| Anaconda (2025) | 52% | 79% |
The latest film in the series received a divided reaction from critics. They appreciated the fresh, self-aware approach, but felt the humor often fell flat and the story wasn’t consistently strong. Luckily, general audiences enjoyed the comedy more, finding it appropriately silly and entertaining.
I’m really excited about this new movie! It’s a totally different direction for the series, moving away from the usual scary stuff. The first film from ’97 wasn’t a hit with critics, but it became a fun, guilty pleasure for a lot of us – it was just so bad, it was good! That led to four more movies, and now this clever reboot that acknowledges everything that came before. It’s a really interesting evolution for the franchise.
I’m really hopeful about this reboot, because people seem to genuinely love it! It’s a bit nerve-wracking though, because even though critics weren’t kind to the first movie, it still made a ton of money – over $136 million on a $45 million investment. So, while fans are excited, we’ll have to wait and see if that translates into ticket sales.
The latest Anaconda movie launched on Christmas Day and has already earned about $9.1 million. Experts predict it will bring in $20–30 million by the end of the weekend, a solid result considering its $45 million production cost. Positive reviews and the holiday season could further boost its success, potentially leading Sony to make more films in the Anaconda series.
In addition to Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the movie Anaconda also stars Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. Ice Cube reprises his role, playing a version of himself within the film.
Anaconda is now playing in theaters.
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2025-12-26 23:59