The Naked Gun

Liam Neeson as a bumbling cop? Yep, that’s exactly what you get in The Naked Gun, a wild and wacky action crime comedy that brings back the beloved franchise with a fresh twist. This time around, Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original deadpan detective, stepping into his father’s oversized shoes to save the world—and the Police Squad—from total disaster.

Directed by Akiva Schaffer and written by Schaffer, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand, this 2025 sequel picks up decades after Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult. It’s packed with absurd gags, over-the-top action, and a plot that’s as ridiculous as it is entertaining. Think schoolgirl disguises, self-driving cars gone rogue, and a villain with a device literally called the P.L.O.T. Device. It’s all part of the charm.

The cast is stacked with familiar faces and fun surprises. Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport, a crime novelist who gets tangled up in Drebin’s chaotic investigation. Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, CCH Pounder, and Kevin Durand round out the supporting cast, with cameos from MMA stars and even “Weird Al” Yankovic, who keeps his streak of appearing in every Naked Gun film alive.

If you’re a fan of the original trilogy’s slapstick humor and rapid-fire jokes, you’ll feel right at home. The film doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it just straps a rocket to it and lets it spin out of control. Critics have praised Neeson’s deadpan delivery and the film’s ability to capture the spirit of the originals, with Rotten Tomatoes showing a strong 88% approval rating and audiences giving it an A– on CinemaScore.

That said, if you’re not into silly, spoof-heavy comedies or find physical humor a bit much, this might not be your cup of tea. But for those who love a good laugh and don’t mind a little chaos with their crime-solving, The Naked Gun delivers.

With a solid box office performance and talks of a sequel already underway, it looks like Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. might be sticking around for more misadventures. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the franchise, this one’s a fun ride from start to finish.