The Naked Gun
| The Naked Gun | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker |
| Original work | Police Squad! (1982) |
| Owner | Paramount Global |
| Years | 1982–present |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | |
| Television series | Police Squad! (1982) |
| Games | |
| Video game(s) | The Naked Gun: ICUP (2012) |
The Naked Gun, also known as Police Squad!, is a media franchise consisting of several American crime spoof-comedies, created by the comedy filmmaking trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker. The installments include one television series, four theatrical films, and a video game. The plot centers on a police detective with a lot of heart, despite having many innocent but comical mishaps. Leslie Nielsen stars in the television series and the first three films as the protagonist Detective Sergeant Frank Drebin; a fourth film starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. is scheduled for release in 2025. The franchise was met with a mixed-to-positive critical reception, and the films were a financial box office success.