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The Naked Gun Reboot Scores $34M, Receives Rave Reviews

8/9/2025

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Paramount's comedy reboot, The Naked Gun, has made a splash, raking in over $34 million worldwide in its opening week and receiving glowing reviews, boasting an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Featuring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, Neeson hints it could be a standalone hit. However, the comedy genre's struggles in theaters cast doubt on potential sequels.

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Paramount's comedy reboot, The Naked Gun, has made a splash, raking in over $34 million worldwide in its opening week and receiving glowing reviews, boasting an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Featuring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, Neeson hints it could be a standalone hit. However, the comedy genre's struggles in theaters cast doubt on potential sequels.