Ridham Vashishth
With an undeniable charisma and comedic flair, Paul Rudd has effortlessly carved out a name for himself in Hollywood’s ever-shifting landscape. This New Jersey native, born on April 6, 1969, first charmed audiences with memorable performances in classics like ‘Clueless’ (1995) and then later in hits like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ (2005). Throughout his career, Rudd’s adaptability to fit both light-hearted comedies and more intense dramas has been commendable, frequently teaming up with stalwarts like Judd Apatow. Marvel fans will undeniably recognize him as the witty Scott Lang from the ‘Ant-Man’ movies, showcasing his appeal in major blockbusters. As his admirers look forward to what he’ll tackle next, one thing’s clear – Paul Rudd’s enchantment in the entertainment realm isn’t fading anytime soon. Stay tuned to discover all the new roles and projects lined up for this evergreen star!
1. Anaconda (December 25, 2025)
Rudd and Jack Black will star in ‘Anaconda’ at Sony Pictures. Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten wrote the script, and Gormican will direct. The upcoming film is poised to offer a new take on the monstrous snake but will be a comedy. It follows a group of friends undergoing midlife crises who decide to remake a cult movie from their youth. However, when they enter the jungle, they undergo unexpected events and encounter a horrifying entity. ‘Anaconda’ will also star Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Ione Skye, and Ben Lawson. Filming of ‘Anaconda’ has wrapped, and it will be released on December 25, 2025.
2. Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026)
Rudd will reprise his role of Scott Lang/Ant-Man in ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ It will show the Earth’s mightiest heroes going up against Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. The rest of the cast includes Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing) and Joseph Quinn (The Human Torch). We also have Patrick Stewart returning as Professor X, Ian McKellen back as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Alan Cuming as Nightcrawler, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Channing Tatum will return as Gambit and Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, too. Based on a story by Stephen McFeely and helmed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the movie has begun production. It will be released on December 18, 2026. We do not yet know whether Rudd will be in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ which will be released on May 7, 2027.
3. Power Ballad (TBA)
Directed by John Carney, ‘Power Ballad’ is a musical comedy about a has-been wedding singer (Rudd), a younger rock star (Nick Jonas), and the song that comes between them. Based on a script by Carney and Peter McDonald, the Lionsgate film co-stars Jack Reynor (‘Sing Street’), Havana Rose Liu, Rory Keenan, and Sophie Vavasseur. The film is in its post-production phase, and more details about the plot and a potential release date are awaited.
4. Rain Reign (TBA)
Paul Rudd will star in Erika Burke Rossa’s ‘Rain Reign,’ alongside Jeremy Sisto, Mary Stuart Masterson, Gretchen Mol, and Jeremy Davidson. The film, adapted by Rossa from Ann M. Martin’s novel of the same name, follows Rose Howard, a young girl with Asperger’s syndrome, who goes in search of her dog, Rain, after the latter goes missing during a storm, culminating in a tough choice on her part. The movie is in its post-production stage, awaiting a release date.
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