"Incredibly Funny Film": First Reviews for "The Naked Gun" with Liam Neeson — Audiences Are Thrilled

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Based on audience reactions, Akiva Schaffer's comedy could be one of the funniest films of the year.

After the New York premiere of the new "The Naked Gun" installment and press screenings, social media exploded with rave reviews. The reboot didn't just prove itself a worthy continuation of the cult franchise — it looks like it's brought the parody genre back to the big screen.

What are audiences saying?

Hollywood Reporter quotes one X user. The viewer under the handle Epic Film Guys wrote in their review:
This is an incredibly hilarious, laugh-out-loud funny film that perfectly captures what we loved about this franchise. Neeson and Anderson are comedy gold. I've really missed films this funny and openly silly. Leslie Nielsen would be proud.
Epic Film Guys
According to other New York premiere attendees, the film "expertly blends absurdity with sharp satire," "contains six scenes that'll make you choke with laughter," and "doesn't lose steam until the final credits." Many compare the film's atmosphere to the golden era of movie parodies from the '80s.
Actor Liam Neeson sits in a split holding a gun and police badge
The Naked Gun movie poster featuring Liam Neeson
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They're especially praising the structure itself: dynamic editing, under 90 minutes runtime, tight screenplay — and not a single "wasted" joke. Plus the boldness: the film isn't afraid to be openly ridiculous, and that's exactly why people love it.

When can we expect the premiere?

On August 1, 2025, "The Naked Gun" hits theaters worldwide. The comedy promises to bring back what audiences have been missing — absurd but clever comedy.

In the film, plays Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr. — son of the character originally played by Leslie Nielsen. He's joined by Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Lisa Coshi, and Danny Huston.

The original's legacy

The first "The Naked Gun" came out in 1988 and made $150 million on a $12 million budget. It immediately became a parody genre classic, spoofing police drama clichés and packing every frame with gags.
The Naked Gun 2025 movie trailer
Leslie Nielsen became a comedy icon, and the sequels only cemented that success. After his death, no reboot dared attempt this formula again — until now.

So it's time to grab the popcorn and get ready to laugh like you haven't in ages. "The Naked Gun" is back. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com broke down the reboot's trailer, where Liam Neeson appeared in the most unusual role of his entire career.