The trend of giant animals wreaking havoc on a group of people that was prevalent in the late 90s with movies like Deep Blue Sea and Lake Placid definitely got a kick start from the original 1997 Anaconda movie. Well, nearly 30 years later the premise is slithering back into movie theaters as an Anaconda reboot is joining the lineup of 2025 new movies.
The original Anaconda was not loved by critics (as evidenced by its 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), but it was a solid performer at the box office, where it was the top-grossing movie for two weeks in a row following its release. Fans of the movie have come to love its campiness, which is why there is interest in the franchise getting a refresh.
