---
title: "The Naked Gun"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-naked-gun-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1035259
imdb_id: "tt3402138"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 1836
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Naked Gun (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-naked-gun-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Naked Gun is a 2025 American action comedy parody film directed by Akiva Schaffer. The movie, which serves as the fourth installment in The Naked Gun franchise, features a screenplay co-written by Akiva Schaffer, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand. The film was released in the United States on August 1, 2025, and is distributed by Paramount Pictures. The story follows Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., played by Liam Neeson, as he attempts to follow in his father's footsteps. Tasked with leading Police Squad, Drebin must solve a murder case to prevent the department from facing closure and to save the world. In addition to Neeson, the cast includes Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston in supporting roles. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes and is rated PG-13. It is categorized as a comedy, crime, and action production.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. steps up to save Police Squad and solve a critical murder case."

### Why Watch
- features a legacy character
- fast-paced premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on supporting cast
- Tone & Suitability: The film centers on police investigations and comedic action sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, action, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Akiva Schaffer
- **Networks / Studios**: Fuzzy Door Productions, Paramount Pictures, Domain Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liam Neeson** as *Frank Drebin Jr.*
- **Pamela Anderson** as *Beth Davenport*
- **Paul Walter Hauser** as *Ed Hocken Jr.*
- **Danny Huston** as *Richard Cane*
- **CCH Pounder** as *Chief Davis*
- **Kevin Durand** as *Sig Gustafson*
- **Liza Koshy** as *Detective Barnes*
- **Eddie Yu** as *Detective Park*
- **Michael Beasley** as *Detective Taylor*
- **Moses Jones** as *Not Nordberg Jr.*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the lead character?
The lead character is Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.

### Q: What is the main goal of the protagonist?
He must solve a murder case to prevent Police Squad from being closed.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
The protagonist is following in his father's footsteps.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place within the environment of Police Squad.

### Q: What is the primary conflict?
The squad faces closure unless a murder case is successfully resolved.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Naked Gun — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1035259)
- [The Naked Gun (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Gun_(2025_film))
- [The Naked Gun (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3402138/fullcredits/)
- [The Naked Gun (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1035259-the-naked-gun/cast)
- [The Naked Gun | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_naked_gun_2025/cast-and-crew)
- [Cast of The Naked Gun (2025) | Meet Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul ...](https://castrumors.com/the-naked-gun-2025-movie/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*