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Naked Gun Reboot Surpasses $51M, Revives Parody Genre

8/31/2025

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"The Naked Gun" reboot has earned $51.2 million domestically, marking Liam Neeson's first film in over five years to exceed $50 million.
With a $42 million budget, it requires $105 million to break even, though streaming may boost profits.
The film received an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its humor.
Its success indicates a revival of the parody genre, alongside "The Toxic Avenger."

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"The Naked Gun" reboot has earned $51.2 million domestically, marking Liam Neeson's first film in over five years to exceed $50 million.
With a $42 million budget, it requires $105 million to break even, though streaming may boost profits.
The film received an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its humor.
Its success indicates a revival of the parody genre, alongside "The Toxic Avenger."