Grab your magnifying glass and prepare for chaos—because The Naked Gun is back, and it’s dumber (in the best way possible) than ever! The first trailer for the reboot just dropped, starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., son of the legendary clueless cop, and it’s already delivering the absurd, over-the-top gags we’ve been missing. Let’s break down the funniest, wildest, and most ridiculous moments from the trailer!
Liam Neeson… in a Schoolgirl Outfit?!
The trailer opens with an intense bank robbery scene—hostages, masked criminals, the whole shebang. But just when things seem hopeless, in walks a small schoolgirl with a lollipop. The robbers pause, confused… until BAM! The “schoolgirl” is actually Frank Drebin Jr. in disguise, taking down bad guys using a combination of karate, slapstick, and sheer dumb luck. It’s the perfect way to introduce Neeson’s take on the character—serious face, ridiculous situation, and complete mayhem.
Honoring the Original (With a Side of Absurdity)
We then get a glimpse of Drebin Jr. at a police memorial, standing solemnly in front of a statue of Frank Drebin Sr. (RIP to the great Leslie Nielsen!). But just as the emotional music swells… the statue topples over onto a group of officers. Classic Naked Gun.
The O.J. Simpson Joke Nobody Saw Coming
In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, we see the son of Nordberg (O.J. Simpson’s character from the original films) staring at a photo of his father—then shaking his head in disgust. No words, just a perfectly timed jab at real-life events. The franchise has never shied away from edgy humor, and this proves the reboot is keeping that tradition alive!
Action, Romance… and Even More Idiocy
The trailer teases Pamela Anderson as a femme fatale with questionable decision-making skills (because, well, she’s falling for Drebin). We also see Paul Walter Hauser as Drebin Jr.’s new bumbling partner, struggling to keep up with his boss’s “unique” brand of crime-solving. Think epic car chases, outrageous disguises, and a whole lot of things exploding for no reason at all.
Liam Neeson in Peak Dad Mode
Neeson might be known for Taken, but this time, he’s taking on the world of slapstick. Watching him navigate absurd situations with a dead-serious face is exactly what makes this reboot work. It’s clear he’s fully committed to the stupidity—and honestly, we’re here for it.
Final Thoughts – This Looks Absolutely Bonkers
The Naked Gun reboot is shaping up to be an insanely fun ride, packed with the kind of dumb humor we desperately need in 2025. With Akiva Schaffer directing and Seth MacFarlane producing, this is going to be a laugh-out-loud love letter to the original—but with a modern twist.
Get ready for cops, chaos, and complete cluelessness when The Naked Gun crashes into theaters on August 1, 2025!
