Paramount’s “The Naked Gun” Reboot: A Hilarious Return to the Big Screen
Paramount’s highly anticipated reboot of “The Naked Gun” has quickly become one of the year’s most entertaining films, raking in $1.6 million at the box office following its Thursday previews. Current projections suggest a weekend total between $15 million and $17 million, a commendable start for a theatrical comedy in today’s market, especially considering the film’s production budget of $42 million.
This fresh installment stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., the bumbling son of the legendary comedy character played by Leslie Nielsen. Tasked with solving a convoluted murder case in Los Angeles, Neeson’s portrayal promises a blend of humor and mischief. The film features an impressive cast, including Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, Kevin Durand, and Liza Koshy. Directed by Akiva Schaffer, known for his work with The Lonely Island and Saturday Night Live, this reboot is set to deliver plenty of laughs.
As “The Naked Gun” hits theaters, it faces stiff competition from Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps”, which is expected to maintain its box office lead with projected earnings of $45 million to $52 million in its second weekend, reflecting a decline of around 55% to 60% from its opening.
Additionally, “The Bad Guys 2,” the animated sequel from Universal and DreamWorks, is also debuting this weekend. With a preview earnings of $2.25 million, it is anticipated to gross between $20 million and $25 million, landing it in second place behind “Fantastic Four.” The voice cast for this family-friendly sequel includes talents like Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, and Craig Robinson.
Another new release, Neon’s body horror film “Together,” featuring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, opened earlier on Wednesday and is projected to earn between $7.5 million and $10 million over its five-day run.
Overall, this weekend promises to be an exciting one for moviegoers, with a variety of genres to choose from. Don’t miss out on the laughs and thrills that “The Naked Gun” reboot and other new releases have to offer!
