The Naked Gun Reboot: Everything you need to know About Liam Neeson’s Upcoming Comedy

The wait is over—Paramount has finally unveiled the first teaser for The Naked Gun remake, and it’s just as outrageous as fans hoped! The footage shows Liam Neeson stepping into the legendary franchise with a hilariously over-the-top action sequence, disguising himself as a schoolgirl and wielding a deadly lollipop. 

The clip also gives a cheeky nod to the original films, proving that this reboot isn’t holding back on absurdity. Directed by Akiva Schaffer, the film reimagines the classic spoof series for a new generation while retaining its signature slapstick humor.

So, what can you expect from The Naked Gun reboot? We’ve got everything covered, from the confirmed cast and production details to the biggest surprises in the teaser. And trust us, there’s plenty more to uncover as we get closer to its release! Stay tuned—we’ll be updating this with every new detail that drops.

Release date & Where to Watch

The Naked Gun is set to hit theaters on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in the US, UK, and worldwide.

What is the plot of The Naked Gun Reboot?

The plot of The Naked Gun remake follows Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the legendary bumbling detective Frank Drebin Sr. (originally played by Leslie Nielsen). Trying to live up to his father’s legacy, Drebin Jr. takes charge of the Police Squad, stumbling his way through a high-stakes mission to save the world.

The film maintains the franchise’s signature absurd humor and slapstick action, with Drebin Jr. facing off against criminals in the most absurd ways possible. Along the way, he teams up with Capt. Ed Hocken’s (Paul Walter Hauser) son and tackles over-the-top villains while finding himself in increasingly bizarre situations—like disguising himself as a schoolgirl to foil a bank heist.

With nods to the original films, including a satirical take on O.J. Simpson’s Nordberg character, unexpected action sequences, and a dose of self-aware humor, the reboot aims to bring The Naked Gun into a new era while staying true to its spoof roots.

Who’s Starring in The Naked Gun Reboot?

• Liam Neeson (The Lego Movie) as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. 
• Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl) as Beth
• Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird) as Capt. Ed Hocken Jr.
• David Lengel as Mr. Ice Cream Agent
• Michael Beasley as Officer Taylor
• Wilbur Fitzgerald as Dan Daly
• Princess Elmore as Customer
• Jason MacDonald as Simon Davenport
• Zachary Vazquez as Construction Worker
• Lyon Beckwith as Coach
• Joey Shear as Detective
• Carl Gilliard as Board Member #2
• CCH Pounder (Rustin)
• Kevin Durand (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
• Cody Rhodes
• Liza Koshy
• Eddie Yu (Bosch: Legacy)
• Danny Huston (Horizon: An American Saga)
• Busta Rhymes
• Sergio Duque

Is There a Trailer for The Naked Gun Reboot?

The teaser trailer for The Naked Gun remake wastes no time in setting the tone, balancing absurdist comedy with action. It kicks off with a tense bank robbery standoff, only for a little girl with an oversized lollipop to casually walk into the crime scene.

“What do you want, little one?” one of the armed robbers asks.

“Your ass,” she replies—before pulling off a face mask to reveal Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. In true Naked Gun fashion, chaos ensues as Drebin Jr. turns the lollipop stick into a lethal weapon, swiftly dispatching the criminals.

The trailer also showcases the reboot’s legacy elements, featuring a room where cops pay respects to portraits of their predecessors from the original films. 

Neeson’s Drebin Jr. kneels before a framed picture of his late father, Frank Drebin Sr., while Paul Walter Hauser’s Capt. Ed Hocken follows suit for his father. But the moment takes a sharp comedic turn when the camera cuts to a portrait of O.J. Simpson’s Nordberg. Instead of honoring him, his son simply looks at the camera and nods, “Nah.”

When & Where did The Naked Gun Reboot film?

Filming began on May 6, 2024, in Atlanta under the working title Law of Toughness and concluded on June 28, 2024. 

Behind the Scenes

Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, The Naked Gun reboot brings fresh life to the beloved parody franchise. The film is written by Schaffer, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand.

Paramount Pictures, in association with Domain Entertainment and Fuzzy Door Productions, is behind the film. MacFarlane and Erica Huggins serve as producers. 

The original Naked Gun trilogy, created by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker (ZAZ), starred Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling yet well-meaning detective Frank Drebin. The franchise began with 1988’s The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, which was a massive success, leading to sequels in 1991 and 1994.