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The Naked Gun franchise consists of feature films following the investigations of Police Squad members. The narrative begins with Lieutenant Frank Drebin in the original 1988 film, continues through his subsequent cases involving the energy industry and a state prison assignment with his wife Jane, and extends to the 2025 release featuring Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. These entries connect through the Police Squad organization and the Drebin family line. Watching these movies in release order allows viewers to follow the chronological progression of the characters and their respective cases as presented across the series.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Movie, 1988
This first entry introduces Lieutenant Frank Drebin as he investigates the shooting of his partner and uncovers an assassination plot against Queen Elizabeth II.
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Movie, 1991
This second entry follows Frank Drebin as he attempts to foil the big boys in the energy industry who intend to suppress technology.
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Movie, 1994
This third entry brings Frank Drebin out of retirement for an undercover prison assignment regarding terrorist Rocco, while his wife Jane wants a baby.
Movie, 2025
This latest entry features Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. as he leads Police Squad, solves a murder case, and prevents the closure of the department.
Read the ending explained| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | Movie | 1988 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | Movie | 1991 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult | Movie | 1994 | ★ 6.5 | Not yet |
| 4 | The Naked Gun | Movie | 2025 | ★ 6.3 | Ending explained |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the 1988 film, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, which introduces Lieutenant Frank Drebin and his initial investigation into an assassination plot against Queen Elizabeth II.
Watching the films in release order is recommended because it follows the chronological progression of Lieutenant Frank Drebin's career before transitioning to the newer entry featuring his successor.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to experience the complete narrative arc of the Police Squad leadership and the Drebin family across the available films.
Watch in this order: 1. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, 2. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, 3. Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, 4. The Naked Gun.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 1988 and 2025.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.3 out of 10.
The Naked Gun. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.