"Naked Gun" Opens to $6.3M, "Bad Guys 2" Hits $9.1M in US Box Office

The new "Naked Gun" film starring Liam Neeson opened to $6.3 million including Thursday previews and Friday shows, exceeding initial projections with an expected opening weekend between $16 million and $20 million. Critics have praised the film, giving it a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting Neeson's fit for the deadpan comedic role originally made famous by Leslie Nielsen. Despite this strong performance, "Naked Gun" is not expected to debut at number one, as Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" continues to dominate the box office. The film features a notable cast including Pamela Anderson and is directed by Akiva Schaffer, with Seth MacFarlane producing. Liam Neeson, known for his dramatic and action roles, is expanding into comedy with this franchise revival and remains a highly successful actor with a net worth estimated between $120 million and $150 million. While specific salary details for this film are unavailable, Neeson continues to command high earnings as he diversifies his acting portfolio.