Naked Gun movies in order Naked Gun Marathon
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(6.5)Naked Gun movies in order
If you find the idea of a deadpan one-liner funny, you're probably ready for a Naked Gun movie marathon. You might even find yourself shouting "Nice beaver!" to friends who instantly get the reference. With a comedy franchise that's been around for years, starting with the original Police Squad! With the 2025 reboot of the TV series featuring Liam Neeson, it can be a bit of a challenge to know where to begin. Don't worry, we've got the ultimate viewing order mapped out for you. We'll show you the best way to watch each film and episode, from baseball stadium antics to explosive operas, and from Ricardo Montalbán to Anna Faris. So get your snacks ready, turn down the lights, and get ready for a comedy marathon that will really put your sense of humor to the test.
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Movie 86 min. 1988When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.USER SCORE 7 -
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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Movie 86 min. 1991Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology that will put them out of business.USER SCORE 7 -
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult Movie 83 min. 1994Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes. Adding to his problems, Frank's wife, Jane, is desperate for a baby.USER SCORE 6 -
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The Naked Gun Movie 85 min. 2025Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Following in his father's footsteps, he must solve a murder case to prevent Police Squad from closure.USER SCORE 6
Police Squad! (TV series, 1982)
For die-hard fans, the Naked Gun saga starts on TV, not the big screen. The 1982 Police Squad! The TV series is the ridiculous model for everything that comes after it. Zucker, Abrams, and Zucker, the comedy trio behind the series, created this short-lived yet influential series. It introduces us to Leslie Nielsen's Frank Drebin, the ultimate deadpan detective in a world devoid of logic. In just six episodes, Police Squad! establishes a style you'll instantly recognize: slapstick parody comedy, visual gags you'll miss if you blink, and an endless parade of police parody tropes turned completely on their heads. It might be old school, but this series is key to understanding the tone and pace of the later films. And trust us, the intros alone are worth a binge.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Six years after the TV series, the big breakthrough arrived: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! This film made Frank Drebin a star, bringing the series' absurdity to the big screen with over-the-top action parodies, slapstick sight gags that almost go too fast to follow, and a plot that pays no heed to logic. Here you'll see Drebin attempting to lead a crime investigation spoof that completely derails, featuring a memorable performance by Ricardo Montalbán as Vincent Ludwig and, of course, the iconic Queen Elizabeth comedy bit. This film is the heart and soul of the Naked Gun franchise. Leslie Nielsen's perfect timing is the main reason you need to watch it.
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
Calling the second part of a trilogy "2½" is interesting. Yeah, that's exactly the kind of humor you can expect. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is a follow-up to the first film, and it brings Frank Drebin back in a new, totally ridiculous mystery. Robert Goulet plays the villain, Quentin Hapsburg, and Priscilla Presley returns as Jane Spencer, Drebin's love interest. The film is full of mistaken identity comedy, deadpan humor, and the typical Zucker Brothers humor that keeps you laughing, even if you've seen the joke three times already. From a presidential dinner to explosive scientific installations, this is Drebin at his most chaotic.
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)
And then, of course, there's Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult. The title says it all. The franchise really goes all-in on self-parody, with a climax that literally takes place during an opera performance. Fred Ward as Rocco Dillon is a great bad guy, and even O.J. Simpson as Nordberg has his moments. This film feels like a loving farewell tour for everything that makes the cult comedy trilogy so iconic. The opera scene is one of the most bizarre and brilliant setpieces in the history of slapstick parody comedy, and the finale is so full of visual gags that you'll have to hit pause to catch them all. This is the perfect ending to the original trilogy.
The Naked Gun (2025)
Fast forward to the future: The Naked Gun (2025) is a complete reboot of the franchise, with Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. and Anna Faris in an as-yet-unknown role. Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island directed this film, and Paramount Pictures produced it. It'll probably bring a new generation into detective spoof films, but with a modern twist. Whether you're hoping for a return of the baseball stadium scenes or curious how Neeson will bring his deadpan humor, this reboot is an opportunity for the Naked Gun franchise to reinvent itself. It's the perfect addition to a marathon. If you've watched the trilogy, this is the ultimate cherry on top.