Liam Neeson’s ‘The Naked Gun’ Reboot Makes a Splash With Record Breaking Debut Amid Love Affair With Pamela Anderson

Published 07/30/2025, 11:16 AM EDT

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have joined forces to revive The Naked Gun, the iconic action-comedy set to premiere on August 1. After years of stalled efforts and false starts, the sequel finally received the green light in 2022. Helmed by the clever Akiva Schaffer and penned alongside Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the film features Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. Early critical acclaim has stirred excitement, and amid romance rumours and buzz, the film has made a splash.

Liam Neeson’s The Naked Gun reboot is already creating waves with glowing early reviews.

The Naked Gun reboot makes historic splash with Rotten Tomatoes score

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The Naked Gun reboot is already making headlines, debuting with a rare 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes from early reviews. Touted as the highest-rated comedy of the decade so far, the film has surprised many by reviving a style of humor once thought extinct. Liam Neeson steps into the action-comedy spotlight with undeniable charm, and with whispers of a love affair between him and Pamela Anderson swirling, the film is generating a splash of unstoppable buzz.

The upcoming Naked Gun marks the fourth feature film in the beloved franchise, originally launched by Leslie Nielsen’s iconic portrayal of Frank Drebin. With a solid Rotten Tomatoes score, it now holds the highest rating in the series, surpassing even the original Police Squad! show. Though not yet Certified Fresh, it continues the franchise’s impressive streak of positive reviews, maintaining its comedic legacy more than four decades after it first began. As the film draws praise, attention also turns to Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s rumored off-screen connection.

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With the layers just piling up the fundamental question regarding the relationship shared by Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson breaks through stronger than ever.

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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are said to be dating, as reported by People, after sparks flew on the set of their upcoming film, The Naked Gun. A source close to the production shared, “It's a budding romance in the early stages,” noting that the two are clearly "smitten." While promoting the film, they have leaned into their chemistry, flirting on live TV and sharing playful moments. At the London premiere on July 22, Anderson even kissed Neeson on the cheek.

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In this fresh spoof-comedy reboot, Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr., son of Leslie Nielsen’s iconic detective. Pamela Anderson plays Beth, the sister seeking answers about her brother’s mysterious death, who develops a romance with Frank similar to the original trilogy. Although the film skips a Netflix debut, Netflix’s comedy vault continues to offer plenty of laughs. With a perfect 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, it will be fascinating to see how the movie performs.

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What do you think about The Naked Gun’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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