The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson is bound to make a mark at the box office as the Akiva Schaffer directed film is getting a strong preview. On the other hand The Bad Guys 2 seems to be eyeing a mere $20 million opening. Read on
With the arrival of August, Hollywood is all about to offer some new releases that fans are keen to enjoy. The films like The Naked Gun reboot and The Bad Guys 2 are gaining huge publicity for now.
If you look at the current box office trends, it continues to be led by Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has maintained momentum since its strong July debut.
‘The Naked Gun’ Returns with a Bang, Scores Big on Opening Day
Launching its theatrical run on a high note, The Naked Gun, led by Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson managed to grab $1.6 million from Thursday night previews.
Now, with early critical acclaim and ticket sales trending upward, weekend projections surface somewhere between $15 million and $20 million.
The Naked Gun reboot is making waves as it holds a strong place at the box office. The film has been directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by none other than Seth MacFarlane. The film basically revolves around Liam Neeson who plays the role of the son of Frank Drebin and Paul Walter Hauser as Hocken’s son.
Taking on two major roles this weekend, Pamela Anderson stars in The Naked Gun and provides voice work for The Bad Guys 2. Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s latest sequel is projected to earn nearly $20 million. Thanks to all the loyal fans of the first film, which debuted in 2022.
The Bad Guys 2 reunites audiences with familiar voices from Awkwafina, Marc Maron, and Sam Rockwell. while welcoming Richard Ayoade and Zazie Beetz to the franchise.
The storyline revolves around the reformed gang’s struggle to stay good, but a new villainous team called “The Bad Girls,” featuring Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Brooks, and Maria Bakalova, threatens to pull them back into their old ways.
Box Office Battle Won by Superheroes as Marvel, DC Reign Supreme
Although several new movies debuted this weekend, Fantastic Four: First Steps continues to be at the number one slot. The film now wyes the $400 million mark worldwide. Meanwhile, DC’s Superman continues to draw solid numbers, defying the usual superhero fatigue narrative.
Also Read: A Quiet Place Part III’ Announced for 2027, With John Krasinski Back In the Director’s Chair
Find all the interesting and recent entertainment news across the world. Bollywoodnewsflash brings you the highlights of all the trending Bollywood News. Stay calm and updated for the latest news directly from the world of entertainment.
Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Google News
Vipul Mathur is our resident geek who is a graduate in Mass Communication. He simply loves to cover anything happening in the entertainment world.
