The Naked Gun series was a staple in my household when I was growing up. I rented the movies so regularly that my parents gave me the trilogy on DVD for Christmas one year. So when a reboot, or legacy sequel, titled The Naked Gun was announced, I was excited. And apparently, I wasn't the only one -- according to Box Office Mojo, the film generated nearly $17 million at the box office domestically in its opening weekend. Plus, The Naked Gun 2025 has a whopping 90% critic rating and 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, so it's garnering solid praise.
Whether you're revisiting the trilogy or experiencing it for the first time, here's how to watch all of the original The Naked Gun movies in order.
How many movies are in The Naked Gun series?
The Naked Gun series is comprised of three films, with the fourth -- the reboot -- that came out in August:
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988)
The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
The Naked Gun 33 ⅓: The Final Insult (1994)
The Naked Gun (2025)
The movies are based on the character of Lt. Frank Drebin from the TV series Police Squad, which is disappointingly unavailable for streaming anywhere. So if you want to explore the roots of the franchise, you'll need to find the show on DVD or Blu-ray.
Do you need to watch all The Naked Gun trilogy before the 2025 film?
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