The Naked Gun is among the many films releasing in the coming weeks that will compete for good box office numbers. As one of the only out-and-out comedy movies expected to pull in viewers, the box office predictions for the movie are already out.
But will it be able to make a good profit? Here’s what the early predictions say.
How much is The Naked Gun predicted to make at the box office?
The Naked Gun has several elements that could contribute to a good haul at the box office. It is the legacy sequel of a cult classic comedy. However, it has been some time since an out-and-out comedy has garnered significant attention ahead of its release. To accentuate this, the movie also stars Liam Neeson in one of his most uncharacteristic roles yet.
According to Box Office Pro, the movie could accumulate $20M to $30M in its domestic opening weekend. This could give it a good boost toward achieving a satisfying total. If this is the opening number, the film could go on to earn more than $80M overall, but this would still depend heavily on early reactions and competition from other movies.
The movie has reportedly been well-received at CinemaCon. However, it still has hurdles to overcome. Figures from recent years show that most viewers do not prefer to watch comedies in theaters. This trend may work against The Naked Gun, but the cult appeal of the series and good early reviews could help it.
Apart from Liam Neeson in the leading role of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the film also stars Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston, among others.
The movie was originally scheduled for July 18, 2025, but it was later moved to August 1, 2025. After the movie’s first weekend, there will be a better estimate for its overall box office run.
