The Naked Gun 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.