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The Naked Gun Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Naked Gun movies in order

Last updated: September 14 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

The Naked Gun is a slapstick comedy classic starring Leslie Nielsen as bumbling detective Frank Drebin. This guide sorts the trilogy β€” plus the 2025 reboot β€” for maximum laughs.

Spun off from the short-lived TV series Police Squad!, The Naked Gun turned Leslie Nielsen's deadpan Lieutenant Frank Drebin into a comedy legend. The films pile pun upon sight gag as Drebin bumbles his way through cases, and a 2025 reboot brings the franchise to a new generation.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows Frank Drebin's escapades and then the modern reboot.

  1. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
  2. The Naked Gun 2Β½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
  3. Naked Gun 33β…“: The Final Insult (1994)
  4. The Naked Gun (2025, reboot)

The original trilogy runs in sequence, while the 2025 film reboots the series with a new lead.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology matches release order, with the reboot standing as a fresh start.

  1. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
  2. The Naked Gun 2Β½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
  3. Naked Gun 33β…“: The Final Insult (1994)
  4. The Naked Gun (2025)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch the original trilogy in order, starting with 1988's From the Files of Police Squad! β€” Leslie Nielsen's Drebin only gets funnier as the gags escalate. Fans of the short-lived Police Squad! series can enjoy it as a prequel of sorts. The 2025 reboot works as a standalone entry point too.

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