Jack Black and Paul Rudd get goofy at the world premiere of original comedy adventure “Anaconda” in Los Angeles, and continue the fun at the London photocall with matching outfits

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black strike a pose together at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ANACONDA at the United Theater on Broadway on December 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The cast and filmmakers of the original comedy adventure Anaconda shined at the film’s world premiere last December 13 at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles, California. A giant anaconda also made its appearance at the premiere, peeking at the top of the photowall, with the cast having fun posing with the figure. Stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black were all smiles for the premiere, accompanied by Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, and Selton Mello.

A 90s cult classic is turned on its head as Jack Black and Paul Rudd join forces in comedy adventure “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Best friends forever, or until one of them gets eaten. Get ready for a hilariously good time in Anaconda, a comedy adventure starring genre superstars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Anaconda is directed by Tom Gornican, and also stars Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.

Childhood best friends Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) are going through a shared midlife crisis, pushing them into fulfilling a lifelong dream: shooting a remake of their all time favorite film: Anaconda. Heading deep into the Amazon, all bets are off once an actual giant anaconda appears, and comedy ensues as they try to escape a deadly situation.

Comedy superstars Paul Rudd and Jack Black are let loose deep in the Amazon jungle in “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

One of the core components for co-writer Kevin Etten and co-writer-director Tom Gornician in making the comedy adventure Anaconda is getting actors who can face a truly terrifying situation while still keeping things fun.  “Tom and I have done this kind of ‘comedy under duress’ before, in which we take people who are wildly unequipped to handle the situations in which they land. We throw the craziest obstacles at them, and let them be idiots, while letting them play the real fear of the situation. We wanted to stay as far away as we could from winking at the danger and not feeling the stakes, and to feel as real as possible,” Etten explains.

They felt that they truly hit the jackpot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd, with Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello to support them. “Jack, Paul, Thandiwe, Steve, Selton, and Daniela all have such great comedic instincts,” Etten continues. “They always played it real but knew how to tweak that just a little bit to get a big laugh.”

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are hilarious in the official trailer of “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 2026

Big stakes. Bigger snakes. Chaos is imminent as Paul Rudd and Jack Black star in the comedy film, “Anaconda.” In the film, the duo are childhood best friends who set out to fulfill their dream: doing a remake of the classic “Anaconda” film. A trip to the Amazon, midlife crises, and an actual giant anaconda make for a comical, yet deadly situation.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/SvfxOesLpf4

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“Anaconda” slithers into Philippine theaters in January 2026. “Anaconda” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #AnacondaMovie @columbiapicph