“The Naked Gun” (2025) is an upcoming action-comedy film that revives the beloved franchise known for its slapstick humor and parody of police procedurals. Directed by Akiva Schaffer, the film introduces Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original bumbling detective portrayed by Leslie Nielsen.
Plot Overview: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father’s footsteps by joining the Police Squad. In his inaugural mission, he goes undercover as a schoolgirl, complete with a tartan skirt and heart-patterned underwear, to thwart a bank robbery. This mission sets the tone for a series of absurd adventures filled with puns and visual gags, paying homage to the original series while introducing a new generation to its comedic charm.
Cast:
- Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.
- Pamela Anderson as Beth
- Paul Walter Hauser as Capt. Ed Hocken Jr.
- Kevin Durand
- Danny Huston
- Liza Koshy
- Cody Rhodes
- CCH Pounder
- Busta Rhymes
Production Notes: The film is produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions, with Akiva Schaffer directing from a script co-written with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Principal photography began on May 6, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Release Date: “The Naked Gun” is scheduled for release in the United States on August 1, 2025.
For a glimpse of the film’s humor and style, you can watch the official teaser trailer below:
