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The Python Hunt (2026)
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The Python Hunt (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 8, 2026
Studio
Artists Equity, To Be Formed
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 8, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
091 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Artists Equity, To Be Formed
Official Site
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Director
Xander Robin
Producer
Lance Oppenheim, Lauren Cioffi, Xander Robin
Starring
  • Tony Benoit
  • Jimbo McCartney
  • Shannon McCartney
  • Madison Oliveira
  • Richard Pereny
  • Anne Stratton
  • Joe Wasilewski

In the swamplands of Florida, an unlikely cast of characters embarks on a high-stakes mission to combat an invasive species threatening the delicate ecosystem. Directed by Xander Robin, this gripping documentary follows a diverse group of hunters, including seasoned professionals like Tony Benoit and Joe Wasilewski, alongside passionate newcomers such as Madison Oliveira and the father-son duo Jimbo McCartney and Shannon McCartney, as they track and capture Burmese pythons that have overrun the Everglades. With each hunter driven by a mix of conservation zeal, personal challenge, and the promise of reward, the film delves into the moral complexities of their work, revealing the tension between human intervention and nature’s wild resilience. The atmosphere oscillates between tense pursuit and reflective moments, as the hunters confront not only the elusive snakes but also their own motivations and the broader impact of their actions. Xander Robin crafts a compelling narrative that is part adventure, part environmental commentary, offering an intimate look at a unique subculture on the front lines of ecological battle.