The Naked Gun Trailer & Poster: Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson Lead Reboot

Paramount Pictures has shared a new The Naked Gun trailer for its upcoming sequel reboot of the original Police Squad franchise. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on August 1, 2025.

“Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun,” reads the official synopsis.

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What happens in The Naked Gun trailer?

The video provides fans with a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming comedy reboot led by Liam Neeson, as he takes on the role of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s iconic character. As the Police Squad continues to descend into chaos, the long-running precinct is on the verge of getting shut down. In order to save the Police Squad, he must successfully solve the case involving Pamela Anderson’s character. The trailer also highlights some of the squad’s chaotic antics and hilarious scenarios.

The Naked Gun is directed and executive produced by Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island comedy group (Hot Rod), who has been attached to helm the reboot since 2022. The cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, and Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston. Schaffer also co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. It is also produced by Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins for Fuzzy Door, with Daniel M. Stillman, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary executive producing.

The original 1988 movie served as a spin-off to 1982’s Police Squad! It featured Nielsen reprising his role as Detective Sergeant Frank Drebin. It went on to spawn two more sequels, including 1991’s The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear and 1994’s Naked Gun 33 1⁄3: The Final Insult.

Source: Comingsoon.net