Overview

• Labeled as both a reboot and a continuation, the film introduces Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. in the franchise’s return to cinemas.
• Early reporting cites roughly $73 million in global ticket sales against an estimated $42 million budget.
• Paramount’s big-screen launch stands out as studios have increasingly funneled comedies to streaming platforms.
• Akiva Schaffer directs from a script by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, with producer Seth MacFarlane credited as the project’s catalyst.
• The cast features Paul Walter Hauser, Pamela Anderson, and Danny Huston, while reviews highlight rapid-fire gags and affectionate nods to Leslie Nielsen.