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The Naked Gun has been held up as a bellwether for the viability of studio comedies in the post-pandemic era, and this past weekend, the comedy reboot proved its staying power. The feature, directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Liam Neeson, dropped just 50 percent in its sophomore outing, bringing its domestic total to $33 million, and its global haul to $56.4 million.

Producers Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins hope The Naked Gun is the first of a new wave of comedies that will find theatrical audiences.

Outside of Naked Gun, MacFarlane and Huggins-headed Fuzzy Door has a varied slate that runs the gamut from a Peacock series based on the late ’80s horror-comedy The Burbs to a doc on Carl Sagan to MacFarlane’s Frank Sinatra tribute album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra. MacFarlane says, “To put it this way: You can make spark plugs and breakfast cereals at the same time,...

Ewan McGregor recently revealed the technical difficulties behind filming the iconic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul (Ray Park), and Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. The 1999 movie marked the first entry in George Lucas' Star Wars prequel trilogy that tells the origin story of Darth Vader.

In The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan rescue Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) and escape to Tatooine, where they discover Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd). They returned to Naboo to fight against the Trade Federation and face Darth Maul in a lightsaber battle. Qui-Gon is fatally injured, and Obi-Wan then defeats Darth Maul.

In an interview with Collider, McGregor broke down the unique way the sequence was filmed. From the point when Qui-Gon was injured, everything went "up a notch." They were going so fast that Lucas had to "overcrank" the camera so that the playback would be a slowed-down version,...

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Pamela Anderson loves all things with a ‘p’, having starred in Playboy, Pauly Shore Is Dead, Pamela’s Cooking with Love (the Pnaked Pgun?), and is now releasing her own brand of pickles. Why not?

From starring on the big screen with her new Naked Gun paramour Liam Neeson, to maintaining six vegetable gardens and cooking plant-based meals in her Vancouver Island home, everything’s been coming up...

One of the best things about the new Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson and (to a lesser extent) “Weird Al” Yankovic, is its mercifully lean running time.

The movie is just 85 minutes long, meaning that you could fit in two screenings of The Naked Gun in less than the time it would take to watch all of Titanic. And unlike Neeson and Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet couldn’t even be bothered to fall in love in real life.

Director Akiva Schaffer recently revealed that, while the plan was always to make a compact comedy, he intentionally shot an excess amount of footage knowing that most of it would end up on the cutting room floor — and this strategy nearly upended their plans to include a cameo from one of the franchise’s few legacy cast members.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Schaffer explained that the reboot...

The Naked Gun Reboot: Box Office Recovers Budget But Misses Big Theatrical Milestones (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Naked Gun reboot arrived with strong reviews last week but has not taken off at the box office like Paramount hoped. Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson lead the cast in this new take on the classic franchise that began with Leslie Nielsen’s hit trilogy. This trilogy came from the old Police Squad TV show, so the story is not new, yet that familiarity has not drawn in crowds as much as expected.

The Naked Gun was So Good.

It’s non-stop blink and you miss it jokes & it never tries to be anything more than really fucking funny.

I know you’re tempted to wait and catch this one at home, but trust me – you don’t remember how good it feels to see a real comedy in a theater. pic.twitter.

Pamela Anderson claims Sylvester Stallone once offered her a luxury condo, a Porsche, and the title of his “number 1 girl.” Stallone says the story is false. But is he lying? As the actress just doubled down! The allegation, which first appeared in Anderson’s 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, a Love Story, has now resurfaced during her press tour for The Naked Gun, reigniting a decades-old “did-he-or-did-he-not” debate between the Baywatch icon and the Rocky legend.

In the documentary, Anderson recounts meeting Stallone, and him allegedly proposing a high-end arrangement, which she claimed she declined, telling him she was looking for love, not perks. However, Stallone’s team, since then, has immediately denied the claim, calling it “false and fabricated”, which the actress has now publicly challenged.

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Anderson has now laughed off his denial. Her comment has naturally reignited speculation online, with fans...

Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures.

The box-office surprise of the year, the Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson has delivered laughs, nostalgia, and strong reviews. Yet, according to the actor, this Neeson Naked Gun reboot may also mark the end of his time with the beloved spoof franchise.

Opening to impressive worldwide ticket sales, the film has quickly become one of the most talked-about comedies in years. Critics praise its blend of slapstick gags and clever callbacks to the original trilogy. It’s clear this Liam Neeson Naked Gun revival has struck a chord with both longtime fans and newcomers who are discovering the franchise for the first time.

This Naked Gun revival also shows how the right creative team can breathe fresh life into a decades-old property without losing what made it special and beloved.

Beyond the laughs, the reboot has...

Warner Bros wants Final Destination 7, Liam Neeson is less keen on the idea of The Naked Gun 2 – more on both here.

2025 is proving to be a very good year for box office returns, and a couple of returning franchises are amongst the contributors to that.

Earlier this year, the reasonably well received Final Destination Bloodlines resurrected that particular franchise, and also delivered the best box office returns in the series to date. With nearly $300m banked off a $50m-ish budget, it comes as a surprise to nobody that death continues to make plans.

Final Destination 7 – as it absolutely won’t be called – is pressing ahead at Warner Bros, with Lori Evans Taylor hired to pen the script. They co-wrote Final Destination: Bloodlines, although it’s unclear as of yet if directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky are also set to return. Can’t imagine Warner Bros hanging about on the film though,...

Before his untimely death in 1982, John Belushi was set to appear on the hilarious Leslie Nielsen TV series that spawned the Naked Gun movies. A comedy icon, Belushi made his name on the late-night show "Saturday Night Live," which marked his first televised appearance with comedy partner Dan Aykroyd. Out of their time together on "SNL," the two developed the Blues Brothers characters, as whom they released a chart-topping platinum album and the comedy movie, "The Blues Brothers." Belushi was also known for his roles in movies such as "Animal House," Amblin Entertainment's debut feature "Continental Divide," and "Neighbors."

A credit Belushi never ultimately received was for an appearance on "Police Squad!" This cult classic comedy series, created by the legendary trio of Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker, only ran for six episodes before it was canceled by ABC. While network executives apparently didn't appreciate the series' non-stop quickfire humor,...

The bloodline was not the “Final Destination” after all. On August 8, New Line and Warner Bros. announced (via Variety) that “Final Destination 7” is officially in the works, complete with “Final Destination: Bloodlines” co-writer Lori Evans Taylor on board. Also returning are producers Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich. Warren Zide will serve as executive producer.

The news comes as the studio has yet another horror hit on their hands with “Weapons,” the latest from “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger. In its opening weekend, “Weapons” amassed an estimated $42.5 million at the domestic box office, an impressive debut for a movie that cost $38 million. Similarly, “Bloodlines” opened to $51.7 million in May off a $50 million budget. As of August 10, that movie has gone on to tally over $138 million in North America and $285 million worldwide, bringing in a gigantic franchise haul for the New Line devision of Warner Bros.

Although Martin Scorsese is perhaps most notable for his crime films, another theme he likes to explore is religion. Raised in a predominantly Catholic environment, religion influenced his sense of craft, with "Mean Streets," "Raging Bull," "Goodfellas, "Casino," and "The Departed," among others, featuring characters grappling with their religious convictions. However, some of Scorsese's movies have explored spirituality on a deeper level, among them "The Last Temptation of Christ," "Kundun," and his underrated 2016 drama "Silence."

Based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Japanese author Shūsaku Endō, "Silence" is set in the 17th century and follows two Jesuit priests, Sebastião Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Francisco Garupe (Adam Driver), as they travel from Portugal to Japan to find their mentor, Cristóvão Ferreira (Liam Neeson), while spreading Christianity throughout the region. A longtime passion project for Scorsese, this film was his follow-up to perhaps his most profane and explicit movie,...

Julia Garner as Justine in New Line Cinema’s “Weapons,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Weapons and Freakier Friday dominated the box office this weekend, showing that horror and comedy can still bring in huge crowds. Weapons, from Warner Bros., took the top spot with a $42.5 million opening. Disney’s Freakier Friday followed closely with $29 million, and together Weapons and Freakier Friday knocked a superhero blockbuster off its throne.

The strong debut for Weapons and Freakier Friday marks another high point in an already impressive summer. Warner Bros., already boosted by hits like A Minecraft Movie and Superman, can now count Weapons as another win. Directed by Zach Cregger, the $38 million horror film stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. Its box office success proves that original horror stories still have the power to lead the race.

Meanwhile,...

Warner Bros’ muscular box office run continues as Weapons stormed to the top of the charts in North America on a confirmed $43.5m –around $1m more than Sundance estimates –one place ahead of Disney’s new release Freakier Friday.

The Weapons debut means Warner Bros’ last six films have each opened on more than $43m in a Hollywood record.

ComScore reported that the weekend generated an estimated $131m, with $5.6bn year-to-date tracking 7.6% ahead of 2024 by the same stage.

Weapons, thefollow-up to Zach Cregger’s 2022 debut Barbarian,arrived on an A- CinemaScore and debuted via New Line in 3,202 locations.EntTelligence reported...

Warner Bros’ muscular box office run continues as Weapons stormed to the top of the charts in North America on an estimated $42.5m, one place ahead of Disney’s new release Freakier Friday, to ensure the studio’s last six films have each opened on more than $40m – a Hollywood record.

ComScore reported that the weekend generated an estimated $131m, with $5.6bn year-to-date tracking 7.6% ahead of 2024 by the same stage.

Weapons, thefollow-up to Zach Cregger’s 2022 debut Barbarian,arrived on an A- CinemaScore and debuted via New Line in 3,202 locations.EntTelligence reported an estimated 2.8m audience and a 54%-46% male-female audience split.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been batted down from No. 1 to No. 3 by the new releases Weapons and Freakier Friday, while one of the incoming titles emerges as the overall leader of the weekend. Fantastic Four is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has topped the domestic chart for two consecutive weekends.

After the MCU movie suffered a sharp 66% drop in its second weekend, it became clear that it would cede its perch at the top of the chart during its third weekend. However, for quite some time it seemed like the new Zach Cregger horror movie Weapons and the Disney legacy sequel Freakier Friday were neck and neck for No. 1.

Per Variety, as of Sunday morning, Weapons has emerged as the clear victor of the weekend at the domestic box office with a projected 3-day debut of $42 million. Freakier Friday has fallen considerably behind with...

“Weapons,” a twisty horror film about a group of missing children, and “Freakier Friday,” a body swap comedy, delivered a potent one-two punch at the box office this weekend, lifting ticket sales as summer movie season draws to a close.

The films captured the top two spots on the charts, with “Weapons” debuting to $42.5 million and “Freakier Friday” premiering to $29 million. Last weekend’s champ, Disney and Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” surrendered its box office crown, earning $15.5 million in its third weekend of release for a third place finish. After starting strong with a $117.6 million bow, “Fantastic Four” has plummeted in subsequent weekends, falling more than 67% in its sophomore frame and another 60% over the past weekend. The superhero film has grossed $230 million domestically and will likely earn less money than “Superman,” the latest comic book adaptation from its rival DC Films.

“Weapons” extends a hot streak for Warner Bros.,...

The Naked Gun Worldwide Box Office: Poised To Overtake Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson, is having an encouraging run at the box office. It is on track to beat Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult as the third-highest-grossing film in the franchise. This is a noteworthy resurgence for theatrical slapstick. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It has received strong reviews from the critics, and the audience likes it, too. Comedies often struggle at the box office, and this film’s impressive run shows that comedies can survive at the cinemas. It is also Liam Neeson’s highest-grossing film of the decade, surpassing Honest Thief. The comedy flick has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating, and the audience gave it an A- on CinemaScore.

How much has the film earned so far at the worldwide box office?

Liam Neeson-led The Naked Gun...

Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus were the schlock filmmaking gods of the 1980s. Through The Cannon Group, they churned out exploitation movies that consistently, and shamelessly, delivered on the promise of gratuitous violence, even more gratuitous nudity, and production values that were generally above and beyond what you'd expect from, say, a movie that starred Lucinda Dickey as an aerobics instructor possessed by a ninja. Occasionally, they'd even make a film with a master filmmaker, because what they really wanted was to be taken seriously in Hollywood. This is how we got Jean-Luc Godard's "King Lear," Barbet Schroeder's "Barfly," and Andrei Konchalovsky's "Runaway Train."

Nevertheless, Golan-Globus knew their brand, and they kept multiplexes stocked with competently directed action movies starring Chuck Norris, Sho Kosugi, and Charles Bronson with a fat paycheck sticking out of his jacket pocket. These might've been ridiculous films, but they were real and...

Liam Neeson’s 2008 action-thriller Taken is now streaming on Hulu, having been added to the platform this August. The movie, directed by Pierre Morel and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, stars Neeson as Bryan Mills, a former CIA agent who must rescue his kidnapped teenage daughter and her friend from human traffickers in France.

Taken was first released in France on February 27, 2008. While critics gave it mixed reviews, the film was a big hit with audiences, earning $226 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Many media outlets have said Taken marked a major turning point in Neeson’s career, helping him become known as an action star. The film also launched a franchise, including two sequels and a television series.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Taken holds a 60% rating from 178 reviews, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10. The site’s summary reads, “Taken is undeniably fun with slick action,...

Liam Neeson’s 2008 action-thriller Taken is now available to stream on Hulu, having been added to the platform’s library this August. The film, directed by Pierre Morel and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, helped redefine Neeson as a major action star.

In Taken, Neeson plays Bryan Mills, a former CIA agent whose teenage daughter Kim and her friend Amanda are kidnapped by human traffickers while on vacation in France. Determined to rescue them, Bryan uses all his skills to track down the kidnappers and save the girls.

The movie also stars Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Katie Cassidy, Holly Valance, and Famke Janssen.

The film first hit theaters in France on February 27, 2008. Though it received mixed reviews from critics, it became a big financial success, making $226 million worldwide on a budget of just $25 million.

Many media outlets have said Taken was a turning...

The Naked Gun reboot is proving that big-screen comedy still has life left in it. Starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, the new installment was released on August 1 and marks Paramount’s final release under its old leadership, as the studio’s acquisition by Skydance was officially closed earlier this week.

The Naked Gun stars Neeson as wacky cop Frank Drebin Jr., serving as both a reboot and a legacy sequel to the original film trilogy, which starred Airplane's Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin. The Naked Gun release kicked off with a $16.8 million debut that marked the second-best opening weekend for the franchise.

Now, per Variety's report, the Paramount release earned an additional $2.3 million on Friday and is expected to earn $8.4 million over the weekend. This marks a 50% drop from its opening weekend, a fairly standard decline for comedies. The Naked Gun's domestic total is expected to hit $33 million...

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The action-packed thriller Nobody became a surprise hit when it opened in 2021. Released as Covid-19 shutdowns began to lift, the film — starring Bob Odenkirk and Connie Nielsen — proved audiences were ready to return to theaters. Connie Nielsen’s role as Becca Mansell brought emotional depth to the gritty action, making her highly anticipated. return in Nobody 2

The first film was made on a modest budget yet earned strong reviews and performed well at the box office. It built a loyal following for its mix of dark humor, intense action, and Odenkirk’s unexpected turn as a brutal fighter. Connie Nielsen’s grounded performance added balance to the chaos, helping the story connect with audiences.

In Nobody 2, suburban dad Hutch Mansell is pulled back into his violent past after another home invasion. This time, the confrontation reveals dangerous secrets about his wife Becca,...

Liam Neeson has three movies in IMDb's top 250, which is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Outside of starring in flicks that many movie buffs regard as some of the greatest of all time, however, his general output is pretty good. His "old man Neeson" era has produced a slew of action gems, and his performance in "The Naked Gun" remake was critically acclaimed, proving that the beloved comedy franchise can continue without Leslie Nielsen and the gang. Neeson is a reliable hand, and he has a strong track record for producing hits, but he's also starred in some turds — and said turds have produced even worse sequels.

In 2021, Neeson starred in Jonathan Hensleigh's "The Ice Road," a Netflix action-thriller about some truckers who set out to save a group of people after they get stuck in a diamond mine. Neeson's character, Mike McCann, is the punch-happy driver tasked with leading the dangerous rescue mission,...

Liam Neeson broke his silence on the prospect of a sequel to The Naked Gun reboot, and it seems they won’t be sticking around for another entry in the franchise. In an interview with Newsweek, Neeson added:

I think it’s probably a one-off.

While the reboot had some big shoes to fill, given the rarity of pure comedies in the current IP-driven climate, the movie has passed with flying colors, as it currently sits on an 89% Rt score from 266 reviews.

But despite its critical prowess, which is rare when it comes to legacy sequels to decades-old revered movies, it could be one of its kind by not banking on a sequel after its success.

The Naked Gun Reboot Is Most Likely a One-Time Gag

Liam Neeson, despite loving his experience for The Naked Gun reboot alongside Pamela Anderson, has revealed that it might be a one-time thing. Directed...

Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. © 2025 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved

Seth MacFarlane’s The Naked Gun reboot is one of the most ambitious projects of his career, bringing back the beloved comedy franchise for a new generation.

The original starred Leslie Nielsen as the hilariously deadpan Detective Frank Drebin. The Naked Gun films became cult classics thanks to outrageous sight gags, slapstick humor, and clever wordplay. Rebooting such a fan favorite was always going to be tricky. MacFarlane knew the secret was to respect the original while making it fresh for today’s audience.

He surrounded himself with a top-notch creative team behind the camera and searched for the perfect lead in front of it. Rather than cast a traditional comedy star, MacFarlane chose Liam Neeson, an Oscar-nominated actor best known for powerful dramas like Schindler’s List and action hits such as Taken.

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2025 has been one of the weaker years for the film industry as high-budget films like Captain America: Brave New World and Snow White have failed at both impressing the audience and at the box office. While there have been many disappointments this year, it does not mean that there have been no good movies released this year, and to prove that, we have compiled a list of the best movies that have come out in 2025 so far.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (In Theaters) Credit – Marvel Studios

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a superhero sci-fi action film directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay co-written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer. The 2025 MCU film is set in an alternate universe, and it revolves around the Fantastic Four as their world comes under attack...

“Weapons” has the upper hand in its box office duel against “Freakier Friday,” though both new releases are drawing strong openings as the summer tentpole season begins to wind down.

Opening on top, Warner Bros. and New Line’s “Weapons” added $18.2 million across Friday and preview screenings from 3,202 locations. The film has Imax and most premium large format auditoriums. Select screenings began Thursday afternoon at 2:17 pm, to match a key time that spurs the story — the hour when a group of children all awaken at once and mysteriously disappear. The movie sports an ensemble cast including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan.

The horror now looks to come in well ahead of its pre-weekend projections, which had topped out around $30 million. That’s a great start for the R-rated original, which carries a production budget of $38 million. It’s also a huge...

“Freakier Friday” is chalk full of Easter eggs for devoted fans — it’s actually, essentially, a Russian nesting doll of winks and nudges, particularly when it comes to cameo returns from some of Hollywood’s favorite character actors. Stephen Tobolowsky is back manning detention. Both Rosalind Chao and Lucille Soong appear, too, reprising their roles from “Freaky Friday” as Chinese restaurant owners. There’s a pair of “SNL” favorites, Vanessa Bayer and Chloe Fineman, in supporting parts. The hilarious Sherry Cola is an announcer at the pickleball game.

But the real cameo highlight is undoubtedly Elaine Hendrix as Blake Kale. In the movie, she’s an editor at Rolling Stone. Fans, however, know that she’s also Meredith Blake, the supposed antagonist (there’s some debate) in 1998’s “The Parent Trap,” starring — ding, ding, ding — Lindsay Lohan as identical twins Annie and Hallie in her film debut.

Blake (the 1998 one...

Freakier Friday director Nisha Ganatra has ideas for a potential third installment in the iconic and campy body-swap franchise. Legacy sequels are all the rage nowadays, with movies like Liam Neeson's The Naked Gun and Jeff Bridges' Tron: Ares storming into theaters this year. Among them is Freakier Friday, a sequel to Disney's 2003 comedy hit Freaky Fridaystarring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.

22 years later, Lohan's Anna is a single mother about to walk down the aisle. Unfortunately, her daughter, Harper (Julia Butters), and her fiancé's daughter, Lily (Sophia Hammons), hate each other. What better way to learn to get along than to wake up in someone else's body? This time around, there's a quadruple body swap involved, as Harper and Lily wake up in Anna and Tess' (Curtis) bodies, respectively.

Freakier Friday arrived in cinemas on August 7, and there's been no word on a follow-up just yet. Even so,...

Here’s The Grand Prix Spy Comedy Brad Pitt’s F1 May Overtake Soon! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Brad Pitt’s critically acclaimed Formula One sports drama F1 continues to speed past major box office milestones. After racing ahead of 2025 releases like Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, and Sinners, it outpaced World War Z to become the highest-grossing film of Brad Pitt’s career.

According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed over $558 million at the box office worldwide. Now, it has its sights set on overtaking a Grand Prix–set spy comedy from the 2010s. Read on to find out which film it is and how close F1 is to surpassing it at the global box office.

F1 Set To Surpass This Grand Prix-Set Spy Comedy

That film is the 2011 animated spy comedy Cars 2, a box-office hit for Pixar and the highest-grossing entry in the Cars trilogy,...

On the big screen he's in slapstick action as Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun, but Liam Neeson is also making streaming waves with a forgotten but surprisingly stacked thriller.A Walk Among the Tombstones, a 2014 psychological crime drama based on Lawrence Block’s novel series, has quietly climbed its way to #8 on Paramount+ — a decade after its release and years after its modest $58 million box office run. The film stars Neeson as Matthew Scudder, a former NYPD detective turned unlicensed private investigator who is hired by a drug trafficker to track down the men who brutally murdered his wife. What follows is a bleak, haunting thriller that leans into noir vibes and psychological tension over pure action spectacle — a tonal shift from Neeson’s more well-known hits like Taken or The Commuter.

Part of the resurgence likely comes from the film’s surprisingly impressive supporting cast. Godzilla x...

Action star Liam Neeson discusses the possibility of making another Naked Gun movie. This long-running comedy franchise began with the 1982 series Police Squad!, starring Leslie Nielsen as incompetent Detective Frank Drebin. Nielsen reprised his role for the 1988 feature film The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! along with its two sequels.

The Naked Gun returned this year after a multi-decade hiatus as a reboot starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Nielsen's late character. Neeson's Frank is joined by Pamela Anderson, who plays Beth Davenport, the sister of a man whose murder Frank is trying to solve.

Per Newsweek, Neeson discussed the possibility of making a fifth overall The Naked Gun movie after this reboot film. While Neeson spoke highly of his experience working on The Naked Gun, he noted that he "think[s] it's a one-off." Check out the full quote from Neeson below:

I think it's a one-off,...

Last weekend, the latest MCU entry, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, led by Pedro Pascal, might've finished as the highest-grossing film, but it severely underperformed on its second weekend as signs of weakness began to show. That left the door open for impressive debuts for both The Bad Guys 2 and Liam Neeson's reboot of The Naked Gun, as well as other current theatrical mainstays performing positively.

One such positive performer on its fourth weekend was Superman, directed by James Gunn, which had its lowest weekend-to-weekend percentage drop of its theatrical run so far. Now, this coming weekend, the David Corenswet-led movie is predicted to perform well yet again, with a particular milestone on the movie's mind. At the domestic box office, Superman currently has a $322 million haul, which places it just $8 million behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the 2016 superhero movie that saw Henry Cavill's...

Cillian Murphy is now more than two years removed from his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenheimer, but one of his movies that’s more than 20 years old just got a disappointing streaming update. Murphy stars alongside Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) and Brian Cox (Succession) in Red Eye, the 2005 psychological thriller following a woman who accidentally befriends a terrorist on her flight who forces her to help him assassinate the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Red Eye has been streaming on Netflix for the last few months, but the streamer has confirmed that the last day to watch the film will be on August 31. Red Eye earned an 80% from critics and 64% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed $96 million at the box office against a $36 million budget.

Fortunately for fans who enjoy watching Red Eye regularly, the film is still streaming on Paramount+and for free on Pluto TV,...

Box Office: With War 2, Jr Ntr Eyes A Hat-Trick Of One Significant Milestone! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

We’re less than a week away from the grand release of War 2, and the excitement is in the air. As we get closer to D-Day, several predictions and projections are coming out. The collaboration of Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr is definitely going to help the film register a mind-blowing start at the Indian box office. Amid this, all eyes are locked to see how much Ntr can pull off from the Telugu states alone. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Over the years, Ntr has established himself as one of the biggest crowd pullers of Tollywood. His popularity went to a higher level after the tremendous critical and commercial success of Rrr. This was clearly seen during Devara, which managed to pull off an earth-shattering opening in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,...

Having played in theaters worldwide for just a week, Paramount's comedy reboot The Naked Gunis inching towards its first global box office milestone. The movie has already passed the $30 million mark, and will likely cross the $50 million milestone this weekend. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, the movie opened to exceptionally positive audience response and critics' reviews. The encouraging reactions continue to play a key role in helping the movie stay afloat in the crowded marketplace. The Naked Gun is already Neeson's top-grossing film in over a decade, and it recently overtook one of his biggest cult classics.

The movie has so far earned $34 million at the global box office, against a reported budget of around $40 million. The Naked Gun earned positive reviews, and is currently sitting at an 89% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. It also holds a 75% audience score on Rt,...

The Bad Guys 2 Takes Over Pixar’s Luca At The Worldwide Box Office! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Bad Guys 2 arrived in cinemas alongside Liam Neeson’s reboot of The Naked Gun and both earned strong reactions from audiences. The films took the second and third spots at the domestic box office, right behind Pedro Pascal’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and out of the two new releases, The Bad Guys 2 was the first to hit the $50 million milestone.

The Bad Guys 2 Box Office: Domestic & International Earnings In The First Week

According to Box Office Mojo, the film has collected $31 million in North America and another $22.5 million internationally, bringing its total to $53.5 million in just six days. It is more than the total earnings of Pixar’s Luca ($51 million), which slipped by with little attention. The sequel’s budget is around $80 million (per Collider), so it still has ground to cover,...

Jurassic World Rebirth Heading Towards $800 Million Amid Home Release? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Jurassic World Rebirth arrived on home video a little over a month after hitting theaters. Universal has a habit of shifting its theatrical windows depending on the title, sometimes moving films to PVOD quickly, as seen with The Fall Guy, while giving others, like Oppenheimer, a long run on the big screen.

The timing here probably suggests two things: the studio knows the film will not reach the $1 billion milestone, and it feels the current earnings are solid enough to make the early release worthwhile. The movie currently stands at a collection of $770 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo.

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Worldwide, The Naked Gun will have recouped its $42 million budget by its second weekend. And with the movie being one of the best-reviewed of the year and generating a refreshed interest in slapstick comedy, we have to wonder if there will be a Naked Gun 5. But from the files of Liam Neeson, that seems unlikely.

Liam Neeson recently told Newsweek that The Naked Gun 5 isn’t in the cards, no matter how well it fares at the box office. “I think it’s a one-off, yeah. And if it succeeds, good.”

While those that have dug The Naked Gun so far might be disheartened to hear Neeson shoot down the idea for The Naked Gun 5, he has a point that we have to celebrate it doing so well with audiences. Hell, even David Zucker – who co-created the original series and has been the most vocal opponent of the fourth movie – has championed its success.

Maalik Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chillar, has taken an exit from theatres after running for four weeks. Since Rajkummar was coming fresh from the success of Bhool Chuk Maaf, there were some expectations from the film. Unfortunately, it failed to show any momentum and ended up fetching a poor collection at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report!

Reception of the film

Directed by Pulkit, the Bollywood action thriller was theatrically released on July 11, 2025. It received mixed reviews from critics, and even among the audience, it received mixed to poor word-of-mouth. While Rajkummar’s performance was praised by some, the film was bashed for its clichéd and unengaging execution. Due to this, it couldn’t even make fair earnings.

Maalik closing collection at the Indian box office

Maalik started its journey by earning 4.02 crores, and it...

How Much Does Liam Neeson’s The Naked Gun Need To Break Even? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Liam Neeson’s action-comedy film The Naked Gun hit theatres on August 1, 2025, earning praise from critics and audiences alike. It’s a legacy sequel to the beloved Naked Gun trilogy, which starred Leslie Nielsen. It boasts an impressive 89% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid 7/10 IMDb user rating. The film has also become the Oscar-nominated actor’s highest-grossing movie of the decade.

But beyond the critical acclaim and Liam Neeson’s box office record, one big question remains: What target must The Naked Gun hit to break even and turn a profit after its theatrical run? Let’s break down the numbers.

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Liam Neeson Secures Biggest Hit Since 2020, Smashes $38.2M Worldwide (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Liam Neeson has scored his biggest box office win in more than half a decade with the reboot of The Naked Gun. He stepped into the role once made famous by Leslie Nielsen and turned it into another career milestone.

The film, which earned an extra $1.7 million on Wednesday in the US, has now taken in $38.2 million worldwide after only six days in theaters. The total pushes it past the $32.6 million made by Honest Thief in 2020, making it Neeson’s highest-grossing film of the decade.

The Naked Gun Reboot Crosses $38.2 Million in Less Than a Week

Of The Naked Gun’s total, $23.1 million has come from domestic audiences and $15 million from overseas markets (per Box Office Mojo). It is a sharp contrast to his recent titles like Absolution ($4m), In the Land of Saints and Sinners ($3.6m), and...

Weapons Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, and Austin Abrams

Director: Zach Cregger

Weapons Movie Review Out: Zach Cregger Delivers One Of The Best Horror Movies Of The Year ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

What’s Good: The oppressive atmosphere and the deep sense of mystery are quite captivating.

What’s Bad: The convenience of some plot points stops the film from achieving its full potential.

Loo Break: There are no breaks here, as the film forces you to watch with attention to get to the answer.

Watch or Not?: Yes, this is a must-watch, especially if you love horror.

Language: English (with subtitles).

Available On: Theaters

Runtime: 129 Minutes.

User Rating:

A couple of years ago, Zach Cregger made a splash in the horror scene with Barbarian, a horror film that was sold as the scariest film of the decade, and ended...

Dave Bautista, the former WWE champion turned Hollywood A-lister, has officially struck a multi-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline reports. Locking him in for high-profile projects, including the much-anticipated Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and the action-packed Road House 2, the deal sets him up for leading roles in major franchises as he continues to move away from his WWE image.

Known to Marvel fans as Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista’s latest career move cements his standing as one of Hollywood’s top action stars with a significant box-office pull. Meanwhile, for Amazon MGM, this move highlights the studio’s ambition to rival the blockbuster slates of Netflix, Disney, and more.

What We Know About the Highlander Reboot Starring Dave Bautista Dave Bautista | Credits: Daniel Benavides via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

The Highlander reboot has been circling in development for years, but Dave Bautista’s...

Tatooine has never looked this good. While countless Star WarsLEGO sets have recreated beloved moments from the galaxy far, far away, one fan creation has completely raised the bar — and then blasted it into hyperspace. As highlighted by Instagram’s @beyondthebricktv, a Lego master builder operating under the name @yodasvodkalegomocs has assembled an absolutely jaw-dropping diorama: a 170,000-piece tribute to the desert planet that started it all.

Entitled Lego Star Wars Podracing, the massive Moc (“My Own Creation”) brings the Boonta Eve Classic to life like never before. At the heart of the display are fully motorized podracers — yes, moving ones — featuring mini versions of Anakin Skywalker’s (Jake Lloyd) and Sebulba’s (Lewis Macleod) iconic speed machines racing along a custom-built track. It’s already enough to make Watto cry into his gambling debts.

But that’s just the beginning.

Not content with simply recreatingThe Phantom Menace’s most action-packed race,...

During the pandemic, The Naked Gun director Akiva Schaffer watched a lot of action movies with his friend Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (Ready or Not), including a rewatch of the entire James Bond franchise. In a recent episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast, Schaffer explained that one Bond movie in particular helped shape the visual style of his Naked Gun movie.

“You know what movie I kind of — not discovered, but that I realized was like the perfect sweet spot — was Tomorrow Never Dies,” Schaffer said. “Me and Matt watched every James Bond movie in order, and when it got to Tomorrow Never Dies, it was like the old way jumped forward — it became a modern movie. Like even the surround sound on my TV came alive. And all those movies were shot on 35 millimeter, but before you could color time them in a computer and crush all the blacks,...

Exclusive: ABC has handed a pilot order to Do You Want Kids?, a single-camera comedy starring Rachel Bloom in her return to broadcast TV after co-creating and headlining the CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Bloom co-wrote the pilot script for the 20th Television-produced Do You Want Kids with her husband, film and TV writer Dan Gregor. The duo executive produce with Steven Levitan and Danielle Stokdyk of the 20th TV-based Levitan Productions.

This marks the first comedy pilot order — and second overall — at ABC this year. The project, which landed at ABC as a pitch last October in competitive situation, was among the hot prospects this past spring, when the network greenlighted its first pilot of 2025, drama Rj Decker, and again this summer as ABC brass were making “second cycle” pickup decisions.

The ABC summer 2025 pilot buzz roster also included the Scrubs reboot, which has since been ordered straight-to-series; the potential Rookie spinoff,...

Exclusive: Sources tell us that the Dune franchise actor is closing in on two Amazon MGM Studios movies: Chad Stahelski’s Highlander which UA is also behind, and Road House 2, which Dave Bautista was also circling.

Bautista will star opposite Henry Cavill in Stahelski’s revival of the 1980s classic swordsman movie. We hear he’s playing The Kurgan, a character made famous by Clancy Brown in the original Sean Connery-Christopher Lambert film.

Kurgan was an Immortal who was a contender for The Prize — the power of all the Immortals who ever lived. During his life, Kurgan was a bad dude, killing and raping, and taking the heads of many Immortals. In the original movie, he’s a foe of Lambert’s Connor MacLeod.

Bautista joins Road House 2 opposite Jake Gyllenhaal who is coming back as ex-UFC fighter Dalton from a script by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die...

The Naked Gun has broken a major record for its Oscar-nominated star Liam Neeson. The new movie, which stars Neeson as wacky cop Frank Drebin Jr., acts as both reboot and legacy sequel to the original film trilogy, which starred Airplane's Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin.

The Naked Gun release kicked off on August 1 with a $16.8 million debut that marked the second-best opening weekend for the franchise. This total also saw the movie earn the best 3-day premiere gross for a movie led by Liam Neeson in 10 years, since the 2015 debut of Taken 3.

Per The Numbers, The Naked Gun has now reached a worldwide box office total of $32.9 million, comprising a $21.4 million domestic gross and $11.5 million from international markets. The movie has now surged past the $32.6 million worldwide haul of 2020's Honest Thief to become Neeson's highest-grossing movie of the decade so far.

What This Means For The Naked Gun...

A new challenger has entered the Top 10 on MGM+. Ben Affleck's 1998 sci-fi disaster film Armageddon has arrived on the streaming charts.

According to FlixPatrol, as of Aug. 7, Armageddon is ranked No. 10 on MGM+'s Top 10 Overall chart in the United States. Much like the asteroid in the movie, Armageddon has burst onto the streaming chart and will now try to climb up the ranks as a worthy group of hit shows and movies try to stop its climb. First in Armageddon's path is Jason Statham's 2024 sleeper hit The Beekeeper at No. 9, followed by the fan-favorite '80s buddy cop movie Lethal Weapon at No. 8 and Jack Quaid's action-comedy Novocaine at No. 7. Luckily for Armageddon, Lethal Weapon and Novocaine are down from where they were yesterday, which suggests that they may be on their way off the streaming chart.

Three of the final six streaming hits on...