Meta Action Horror Remake ‘Anaconda’ Reaches Top of Netflix’s Streaming Chart

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These days, it feels like reboots, remakes, and sequels revisiting old favorites are everywhere. But most don’t really try to do anything new. The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson, is a great example of a reboot that successfully updates a classic without simply repeating what came before. And in late 2025, another long-paused franchise came back to life, building on a beloved original and some less successful sequels. This new action-adventure film stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black, and it cleverly reimagines a horror series that many felt had run its course.

Despite facing long odds, the movie Anaconda made a comeback with a well-known cast. The series was reimagined as a funny and scary action film, but with a self-aware, clever approach. Critics were split, giving it a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences loved it, bringing in $135 million worldwide with a production budget of just $45 million. Its popularity continued with its recent release on Netflix, proving there’s still strong interest in the Anaconda series.

‘Anaconda’ Slithers Its Way to the Top of Netflix’s Charts

Currently, Anaconda is the most-watched TV show on Netflix in the United States, according to Flix Patrol. The movie began streaming on March 25th, three months after it was released in theaters on December 25, 2025. It remains to be seen if it will stay at the top this weekend, but it’s clear there’s a strong audience for Anaconda, particularly fans of the action horror series. The film is not only a tribute to previous movies, but its plot actually revolves around characters attempting to remake their favorite film – the 1997 original starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube.

Starring Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Thandiwe Newton, and Steve Zahn, Anaconda follows a group of childhood friends who journey into the Amazon rainforest to recreate a beloved movie. Their fun trip quickly turns dangerous when they encounter a massive anaconda, threatening both their lives and their film project. This installment delivers a mix of action, comedy, and horror, making it an enjoyable addition to the franchise with plenty of surprises for fans.

Are We Getting More ‘Anaconda’ Movies?

Now that Anaconda has done surprisingly well in theaters and on streaming, there’s a possibility we’ll see more movies made. The studio hasn’t confirmed anything yet, but the film’s success might convince them – and the cast – to make a sequel. Interestingly, Anaconda already hints at a continuation, bringing back Ice Cube as himself! It seems more likely that future films would build on the story from the 2025 movie, rather than revisiting the original from 1997.

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2026-03-26 23:47