Get ready to laugh until it hurts, because The Naked Gun is officially back. The iconic slapstick comedy franchise returns to theaters in 2025 with a reboot that promises to honor its ridiculous roots—with a very modern (and wildly unexpected) twist. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, this new take has all the ingredients of a chaotic summer hit. And yes, Liam Neeson is the new Frank Drebin. Does it sound weird? Perfect. That’s exactly the point.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! first hit theaters in 1988, and with Leslie Nielsen as the iconic Frank Drebin, it redefined slapstick comedy for a generation. With three successful films, an endless stream of visual gags, and a four jokes per minute rhythm, it became a cult classic for lovers of absurdist humor.
Now, in 2025, the franchise returns with a reboot starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., son of the original character. Written by Schaffer, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand, the film aims to preserve the same chaotic spirit, but updated with a faster pace and modern-day sensibility.
Liam Neeson is stepping back into comedy after years of serious action roles—and if the trailer is any indication, he’s all in. From scenes in a schoolgirl outfit to wildly exaggerated action moments, Neeson gleefully parodies his tough-guy persona with full commitment.
Alongside him is Pamela Anderson, playing Beth, Drebin Jr.’s romantic interest, with a glammed-up, self-aware energy that channels her ’90s legacy. We’ll also see Paul Walter Hauser as Captain Ed Hocken Jr., plus supporting roles from CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Eddie Yu, Liza Koshy, Busta Rhymes, and Cody Rhodes. Yes, you read that right. The film is going big.
The newly released trailer makes one thing very clear: this movie does not take itself seriously. There are absurd explosions, hilarious pratfalls, and plenty of nods to the original trilogy. One of the sweetest moments? Drebin Jr. saluting a photo of his dad. The overall vibe? Unfiltered chaos. And we’re obsessed. And why we’re dying to see it? Honestly? Because we deserve a big, ridiculous, no-holds-barred comedy on the big screen. So get ready. Buckle up. And step into the chaos. The Naked Gun is back.
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Photos
Paramount Pictures released the first look images for The Naked Gun:
The Plot
The official synopsis of the movie is “Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun.”
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The Promo
Here’s the trailer for the The Naked Gun:
And the teaser trailer for the movie:
Release Date
It’s official! The Naked Gun will open in Theatres August 1, 2025.
