Liam Neeson's 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Scores Biggest Hit in Over 5 Years

In a surprising turn of events, Liam Neeson has scored his biggest box office success in more than half a decade with the reboot of the classic comedy franchise, 'The Naked Gun'. Stepping into the role once made famous by Leslie Nielsen, Neeson has managed to turn the film into a career milestone.

The reboot has earned an impressive $38.2 million worldwide after only six days in theaters, surpassing the $32.6 million made by Neeson's 2020 film 'Honest Thief' to become his highest-grossing release of the decade. Of the total, $23.1 million has come from domestic audiences in the US, with an additional $15 million from overseas markets.

This sharp contrast to Neeson's recent titles, such as 'Absolution' ($4 million), 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' ($3.6 million), and 'Marlowe' ($6.3 million), none of which managed to reach $10 million globally. The new 'Naked Gun' has clearly connected with both critics and audiences, earning an 89% critic score and 75% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by Akiva Schaffer of 'The Lonely Island' and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film pairs Neeson with a strong supporting cast including Pamela Anderson. Critics have praised it as one of the funniest movies in years and a perfect example of a modern comedy reboot, with its mix of absurdity and unapologetic humor cementing it as a standout among the growing wave of "legacy" comedies.