The Return of the Spoof: Comedy’s Silliest Genre Makes a Comeback in 2025

Remember when comedies weren’t afraid to be properly daft? When Leslie Nielsen could deliver the most ridiculous lines with a straight face, and Mel Brooks could turn any genre into comedy gold? Well, grab your fake moustaches and prepare your best deadpan expressions, because spoof movies are making a stonking comeback in 2025.

The Naked Gun Leads the Charge

As someone who spent their uni years quoting “surely you can’t be serious” at increasingly irritated flatmates, I’m chuffed to bits about The Naked Gun’s return this weekend. It’s not just another reboot – it’s the vanguard of a proper comedy revolution.

But here’s the million-pound question: why now? Comedy’s been having a rough go lately, with no pure comedy film cracking $100 million at the US box office in nearly a decade. Perhaps that’s exactly why we need the absurdist charm of a good spoof – when was the last time you had a proper belly laugh at the cinema?

The Spoof Squad Assembles

The Naked Gun isn’t flying solo on this mission. We’ve got This Is Spinal Tap II turning it up to 11 next month, a new Scary Movie promising to take the mickey out of modern horror, and even Mel Brooks himself dusting off the Schwartz for a Spaceballs sequel. Blimey, there’s even whispers about Austin Powers potentially getting his mojo back for a fourth outing.

From Airplane! to Today: What Makes a Great Spoof?

Back in 1980, Airplane! changed the game faster than you can say “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.” The ZAZ team (Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker) created a blueprint that still works today: rapid-fire gags, deadpan delivery, and more puns than you can shake a rubber chicken at.

But in 2025, spoofs need to navigate a trickier landscape. Between social media, meme culture, and the speed at which trends come and go, modern spoofs have to be sharper than ever. The new Naked Gun isn’t just taking the mickey out of police procedurals – it’s targeting our entire content-saturated world.

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About the Spoof Revival

When are these new spoof movies releasing?

The Naked Gun opens this weekend, Spinal Tap II arrives next month, while Scary Movie and Spaceballs sequels are scheduled for late 2025. The potential Austin Powers 4 remains in early development.

Will these new spoofs work for modern audiences?

Early buzz suggests The Naked Gun has updated the formula while keeping the spirit of the originals. The key will be balancing nostalgia with fresh takes on contemporary targets.

What happened to spoof movies in the first place?

After the success of Scary Movie, the market became saturated with lower-quality spoofs that didn’t capture the clever-stupid magic of the classics. The genre needed a proper break to reset.

The Bottom Line

As we gear up for this spoof renaissance, one thing’s crystal clear: comedy needs its silly side back. Whether these new entries will match the classics remains to be seen, but I’m proper excited to give them a chance. After all, in a world that often takes itself too seriously, couldn’t we all use a bit more Leslie Nielsen-style nonsense?

Share your favourite spoof movie moments below, and let us know if you’re ready for comedy to get properly daft again. And remember – like Frank Drebin taught us, sometimes the best way to face the world is with a straight face and a rubber chicken in your pocket.