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The Naked Gun 2025

Frank Drebin Jr. inherits his father’s legacy and must save Police Squad from being shut down, including thwarting a villain intent on turning humanity into “resourceful scavengers” using a doomsday disc called Plot Device. The film embraces fast-paced, absurdist comedy—sight gags, slapstick, puns, visual jokes—while paying homage to the original ZAZ style without relying heavily on nostalgia. Includes callbacks to the original—descendant characters, references to O.J. Simpson’s Nordberg, chaotic car chases, broken/mended windshields, awkward montages, and playful credit gags.🎬 Overview & Release Title: The Naked Gun (2025), a legacy‑sequel to the original trilogy starring Leslie Nielsen. Release Date: August 1, 2025 (originally slated for July 18 before a two‑week delay). Runtime: Approximately 85 minutes.🎭 Cast & Characters Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original Drebin. Pamela Anderson plays femme fatale Beth Davenport, opposite Neeson, sharing strong comic chemistry. Paul Walter Hauser portrays Capt. Ed Hocken Jr. (son of George Kennedy’s character). Danny Huston plays tech mogul Richard Cane. Kevin Durand is cast as villainous Sig Gustafson. Supporting cast includes CCH Pounder (as Chief Davis), Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes, Moses Jones (Nordberg Jr.), Busta Rhymes, Michael Bisping, Eddy Yu.🧩 Creative Team & Production Director: Akiva Schaffer (SNL, Popstar, Chip ‘n Dale). Writers: Akiva Schaffer, Dan Gregor & Doug Mand (also behind Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers). Producers: Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins via Fuzzy Door Productions. Music: Score by Joel McNeely, with cinematography by Brandon Trost and editing by Brian Scott Olds. Filming: Took place from early May to late June 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, originally under the working title Law of Toughness.📝 Reviews & Critics Critics: Mixed response in Sweden—with some calling it “bajskladdigt” (“messy & gross”)—but overwhelmingly positive from international critics such as The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, and NY Times. Praise centers on Neeson’s surprising comedic turn, Anderson’s chemistry, relentless gags, and the brevity of the 85‑minute runtime keeping momentum high. It earned a 3.5-star rating in India Today and strong praise in Film Focus Online as a “masterclass in committed chaos”. Box Office: Debuted at #3, grossing ~$17M domestic and $28.5M worldwide—considered promising for a big‑budget comedy in today’s climate.🧭 Opening Weekend Performance Here's the box office breakdown for The Naked Gun (2025): The film debuted at #3 in North America, earning approximately $17 million from around 3,344 theaters over its opening weekend. Opening night (Thursday previews and Friday) contributed about $6.3 million, including $1.6M from previews.🌍 International & Worldwide Total International markets added roughly $11.5 million, bringing the worldwide total to about $28.5 million as of its opening weekend.💸 Budget & Profitability Outlook With a production budget near $42 million, industry analysts suggest it needs to gross at least $120–150 million globally to break even and consider it successful. Early tracking had initially projected a domestic opening range of $15–18 million, down from earlier estimates of over $20 million.✅ Conclusion The 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun succeeds in reviving the spirit of absurdist, slapstick comedy for a modern audience. With Liam Neeson delivering a surprisingly committed and deadpan comedic performance as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., and Pamela Anderson matching him with charm and wit, the film balances tribute with originality. It doesn’t try to copy Leslie Nielsen’s magic—it builds something new while winking at the past. Clocking in at just 85 minutes, it's brisk, chaotic, and often laugh-out-loud funny, even if not every gag lands. Fans of the original trilogy will appreciate the Easter eggs, while newcomers can enjoy the goofy ride without needing any prior knowledge. ✅ If you enjoy physical comedy, visual puns, and unapologetically silly movies, this reboot is worth your time. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 25 min
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• PG-13