Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest (2025) – What We Know So Far
The Anaconda franchise has been a staple of creature horror since the release of the original Anaconda (1997), which starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight. Over the years, the franchise expanded with sequels like Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008), and Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009). The last official crossover film, Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015), saw the iconic giant snake battling another monstrous beast.
Now, rumors and speculation suggest that Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest is in development, possibly bringing a new and terrifying chapter to the franchise.
Is Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest (2025) Real?
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from major studios regarding Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest. The most recent confirmed Anaconda project is a comedic reboot starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, directed by Tom Gormican (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent). This reboot, simply titled Anaconda, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.
According to reports, the reboot blends horror with comedy, bringing a fresh perspective to the franchise. Jack Black stated in an interview that, despite its comedic elements, the movie will still deliver “plenty of legitimate scares.” (ew.com)
While the comedic reboot is moving forward, Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest does not appear to be a confirmed project in the franchise’s current direction.
Possible Plot for Anaconda 5 (If It Were Real)
If Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest were in development, it would likely follow the traditional Anaconda formula—scientists, explorers, or criminals encountering a new breed of giant, deadly anacondas in an uncharted location.
Potential Storyline:
- The film could be set deep in the Amazon rainforest, where illegal loggers and poachers disrupt the ecosystem, awakening a new species of hyper-aggressive, genetically evolved anacondas that hunt in packs.
- A team of scientists, sent to investigate the environmental destruction, soon finds themselves hunted by a massive alpha anaconda, rumored to be an ancient predator that has adapted to human interference.
- The story could introduce mutated anacondas—larger, faster, and more intelligent than ever—creating a new level of terror.
- A potential government conspiracy could be woven in, revealing that the anacondas were secretly being experimented on by a rogue biotech company, making them more aggressive and unstoppable.
Given the franchise’s history of B-movie thrills, Anaconda 5 would likely mix intense action, gory kills, and some over-the-top creature horror.
Cast & Characters: Who Could Return?
Since there is no confirmation of an official Anaconda 5, there is no cast attached. However, if a sequel were to happen, it could feature:
- A return of surviving characters from previous films, such as David Hasselhoff (Anaconda 3), Crystal Allen (Anacondas: Trail of Blood), or even a surprise return from Jennifer Lopez (if the film aimed for a major franchise revival).
- New horror and action stars, such as Melissa Barrera (Scream), Jonathan Majors (Creed III), or Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), to give the franchise fresh appeal.
- A-list villain castings, such as Mads Mikkelsen or Willem Dafoe, playing a corrupt businessman funding illegal experiments on the anacondas.
Will There Be Another Serious Anaconda Movie?
With the confirmed Anaconda reboot set for a December 2025 release, the franchise is shifting toward a comedic-horror hybrid. However, depending on the success of the reboot, there is always a possibility that a more serious and terrifying Anaconda 5 could be greenlit in the future.
For now, Anaconda 5: The Predator of the Forest appears to be a fan-made or rumored concept, rather than an officially confirmed movie. However, given Hollywood’s love for franchise revivals, we could still see a new terrifying Anaconda installment at some point in the future.
Stay tuned for official updates from Sony Pictures, the studio behind the Anaconda franchise!
