Overview

• The film opened this week in U.S. cinemas to strong reviews that praise Akiva Schaffer’s direction and Liam Neeson’s comedic turn
• Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr in a modern update of the 1988–94 spoof series, with Pamela Anderson appearing as a mysterious femme fatale
• Schaffer says Neeson’s interest was the decisive factor that unlocked the long-stalled Naked Gun revival
• Original co-creator David Zucker was excluded despite earlier assurances and has publicly refused to watch the reboot
• The release marks one of the first major theatrical spoof comedies since 2016, joining upcoming Spinal Tap II and a Scary Movie reboot