Hold onto your hats, movie fans! The latest Anaconda reboot has just slithered its way past a major milestone, proving that even giant snake movies can still pack a punch at the box office. This new installment has become only the second film in the franchise to reach the impressive $100 million mark globally, a feat not seen since the original Anaconda back in 1997.
This exciting news comes fresh off the press, with the reboot, featuring a star-studded cast including Jack Black, Paul Rudd, and Steve Zahn, raking in a total of $101.6 million worldwide. This impressive sum is comprised of $50.4 million domestically and $51.2 million internationally. The film sees the actors attempting to make their own Anaconda movie, but things go hilariously wrong.
But here's where it gets interesting: the original Anaconda, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, still holds the crown as the highest-grossing film in the series, with a whopping $137 million worldwide. The 2004 sequel, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, fell short, earning a total of $70.3 million.
What's even more fascinating is that other Anaconda films released between 2004 and 2025 bypassed the box office altogether, premiering directly on television. These include Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008), Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009), and Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015), all of which debuted on the Syfy channel.
Made on a reported budget of $45 million, the 2025 Anaconda not only achieved a franchise milestone but is also looking to be a profitable venture. It premiered on Christmas Day and has performed well, despite facing stiff competition from films like Avatar: Fire and Ash, The Housemaid, Marty Supreme, and Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Reviews for the new Anaconda have been mixed, with a 51% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. ScreenRant's Gregory Nussen described it as "Funny and surprisingly sweet yet ultimately as boneless as a snake." However, audiences seem to be enjoying it more, as indicated by a 76% Popcornmeter score, with many praising the comedy and performances by Black, Rudd, and Zahn.
And this is the part most people miss: the success of Anaconda further solidifies Jack Black's track record of box office hits. The Minecraft Movie was one of the highest-grossing films of 2025, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated in 2023. While Anaconda won't reach the heights of those films, it's still another win for Black.
With the reboot's success, the future of the Anaconda franchise looks promising. There's potential for more installments, possibly leaning into the comedy aspect even further.
What are your thoughts? Do you think the new Anaconda deserves its success? Would you like to see more comedic elements in future installments? Share your opinions in the comments below!
