Liam Neeson‘s latest comedy, The Naked Gun, has surpassed $100 million in global box office revenue, marking a significant milestone for the actor. This achievement comes in 2025, as the film delights fans with Neeson’s role as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., a character he portrays in the remake directed by Akiva Schaffer.
Box Office Success of The Naked Gun Remake
The Naked Gun remake, released in August, has received positive reviews, earning an 88% critics score and a 73% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has generated $101 million worldwide, with $52.6 million from domestic theaters and $48.4 million from international markets. This marks the first time in six years that a Liam Neeson movie has crossed the $100 million mark, a milestone last reached by 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Earlier in 2025, Neeson starred in Ice Road: Vengeance, a film where he plays Mike McCann, an ice road trucker on a mission to Nepal. Despite this release, The Naked Gun has stood out as his most commercially successful project this year.
Implications for Liam Neeson’s Career and The Naked Gun Franchise
In 2019, Liam Neeson reprised his role as Qui-Gon Jinn in the Star Wars sequel, which amassed over $1.07 billion worldwide, becoming his second-highest grossing film after The Dark Knight Rises. Currently, The Naked Gun ranks 29th among Neeson’s highest-grossing movies, a notable position considering his extensive filmography.
Neeson’s career includes major roles in franchises such as Star Wars, Men in Black, and Narnia, as well as leading the Taken series. Against this backdrop, the $42 million budget comedy remake’s strong box office performance underscores its commercial success, even if it is not among the actor’s top five earners.
The Popular Appeal and Continued Run of The Naked Gun
Since 2019, Neeson has appeared in 13 films, with The Naked Gun being the highest-grossing among them. Critics and audiences have praised Neeson for his natural comedic timing as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., with many calling the film a respectful homage to the classic parody genre.
The film’s popularity has extended its theatrical run beyond typical durations, remaining available in theaters despite home viewing options becoming accessible. The movie’s box office totals are still climbing, while it will debut on Paramount+ for streaming on September 30.
Cast Highlights of The Naked Gun
- Liam Neeson as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr.
- Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport
