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Naked Gun Streams on Paramount+: Neeson Takes the Lead!

9/29/2025

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Summary

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The Naked Gun will stream on Paramount+ starting September 30 in the U.S. and Canada.
Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., following Leslie Nielsen's character.
Directed by Akiva Schaffer and featuring Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston.
The film has grossed over $102 million worldwide since August 1 and is 88% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

History

Historical Context

"The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" premiered in 1988, becoming a landmark in comedy with over $78 million in U.S. gross. Created by the Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker trio, it parodied crime films and showcased Leslie Nielsen as Detective Frank Drebin. The franchise's revival, featuring Liam Neeson in a 2025 sequel, reflects the trend of reintroducing classic comedies for modern audiences.

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Story summary

The Naked Gun will stream on Paramount+ starting September 30 in the U.S. and Canada.
Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., following Leslie Nielsen's character.
Directed by Akiva Schaffer and featuring Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston.
The film has grossed over $102 million worldwide since August 1 and is 88% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

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