Naked Gun Reboot Earns $28M, No Sequel Planned

The 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. and directed by Akiva Schaffer, has opened with a strong $28 million global box office and received critical acclaim, including an 89% 'Certified Fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film updates the original's slapstick style and introduces new chemistry between Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Neeson has described his role as 'a one-off,' indicating he will not return for sequels, and no follow-up is planned. The reboot was greenlit after Neeson presented a comedic proof-of-concept scene to Paramount executives. Original director David Zucker supports the film’s success but maintains he will not watch sequels not directed by himself. The film's popularity has sparked renewed interest in slapstick comedies.