Overview

• Reviewers applaud Akiva Schaffer’s direction for preserving the franchise’s trademark blend of pratfalls, pun-heavy wordplay and straight-faced chaos.
• Critics call Neeson’s portrayal his most affirming comic role in years, noting his solemn intensity sells even the most absurd set pieces.
• Writers say they handled legacy references with care, opting for a brisk Nordberg joke and new sight gags instead of dwelling on outdated material.
• Parody musician “Weird Al” Yankovic makes his signature blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in all four Naked Gun films, reinforcing a beloved franchise tradition.
• David Zucker congratulated the reboot’s success but confirmed he will not watch the film, maintaining his long-standing rule against viewing sequels to his work.