The Naked Gun reboot just dropped its first trailer, and honestly? It’s as gloriously stupid as we dared hope. Liam Neeson leans hard into deadpan chaos, proving he’s more than ready to fill the oversized shoes of the late, great Leslie Nielsen.
If you’ve forgotten, Nielsen’s genius was his total lack of shame! This was a man who carried a fart machine around, just in case. That’s the energy The Naked Gun demands and from the looks of this trailer, Neeson gets it.
What’s the story?
Plot’s barely the point, but here’s the gist:
“Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun.”
Akiva Schaffer (of SNL and Popstar fame) directs, with Seth MacFarlane producing.
Who’s on board?
The cast is a wild ride:
- Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.
- Pamela Anderson as Beth
- Paul Walter Hauser
- Moses Jones
- Kevin Durand
- Danny Huston
- Liza Koshy
- Cody Rhodes
- CCH Pounder
- Busta Rhymes
- Michael Bisping
- Eddy Yu
When’s it out?
The Naked Gun hits US theaters on August 22, 2025.
The vibe
It’s no easy feat to pull off this level of dumb on purpose. So far, this looks more Airplane! and Naked Gun than Epic Movie disaster. Bring on the silliness, we’re here for it.
Conclusion
Let’s be real, rebooting a comedy classic like The Naked Gun is always a gamble. Fans of the original don’t just want slapstick, they want that perfect storm of ridiculousness and razor sharp timing. So far, this trailer delivers. Neeson’s dead serious delivery makes every dumb gag land harder and with Akiva Schaffer and Seth MacFarlane steering the ship, there’s hope this won’t be another soulless cash in.
We’ll find out when The Naked Gun smashes into theaters on August 22, 2025. Bring your lowest expectations and your loudest laugh.
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