The Naked Gun Movies: Release Order
The Naked Gun franchise began as a successful comedy trilogy of the late 80s and early 90s, showcasing Leslie Nielsen's deadpan delivery as the bumbling Detective Frank Drebin. Created by the comedy masters behind Airplane!, these films blend slapstick physical comedy with rapid-fire visual gags and wordplay.
This release order follows the original trilogy, from Frank Drebin's first major case involving an assassination plot against Queen Elizabeth II to his retirement-ending mission at the Academy Awards. After a 31-year gap, the franchise returned in 2025 as a legacy sequel, with Liam Neeson taking over as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original character.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Bumbling police detective Frank Drebin stumbles through a investigation involving his wounded partner and uncovers a plot against Queen Elizabeth II in this slapstick comedy parody of police procedurals.
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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Bumbling police lieutenant Frank Drebin returns to tackle a conspiracy in the energy industry, where powerful executives are trying to suppress revolutionary new technology that threatens their profits.
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Frank Drebin comes out of retirement to go undercover in prison and stop a terrorist plot, while dealing with his wife's desire to start a family.
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The Naked Gun
Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father's footsteps, leading Police Squad and using his unique skills to solve a murder case that could determine the fate of the entire department.
Other Film Series
Armor of God
Jackie Chan's globe-trotting adventure trilogy following treasure hunter Asian Hawk on international quests for ancient artifacts.
Bad Boys
An action-comedy franchise following Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they take on high-stakes cases while navigating their evolving partnership.
No Retreat, No Surrender
A trilogy of standalone martial arts action films connected only by title and shared themes of underdog fighters facing overwhelming odds.
Rush Hour
A buddy cop action-comedy trilogy featuring LAPD Detective James Carter and Hong Kong Inspector Lee tackling international cases.
Smokey and the Bandit
A classic action-comedy trilogy following the legendary Bandit and his high-speed adventures while being relentlessly pursued by Sheriff Buford T. Justice.
Taxi
French action-comedy franchise about a taxi driver and a clumsy cop fighting crime in Marseille, plus an unconnected American remake set in New York.