The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear May 2026

Lt. Frank Drebin (Nielsen) is back in Washington D.C., being honored at the White House, when he discovers a conspiracy to suppress solar and renewable energy in favor of traditional fossil fuels. The villainous Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet) plans to kidnap Dr. Mainheimer, a pro-environment scientist, and replace him with a double. Naturally, Frank’s ex-flame Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley) is working for the villain, leading to a mix of international espionage and awkward romantic montages. The Leslie Nielsen Magic

A wildly messy recreation of the pottery scene from Ghost , involving far too much clay and various limbs. The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear

It remains a pinnacle of the ZAZ (Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker) style—a film that doesn't just want you to laugh, but wants to overwhelm you with reasons to do so. It remains a pinnacle of the ZAZ (Zucker,

Unlike modern spoofs that often rely on pop culture references that age poorly, The Naked Gun 2½ leans into slapstick, wordplay, and structural parody. While the environmental subplot provides a loose framework, the movie is essentially a delivery system for 86 minutes of pure, unadulterated silliness. a pro-environment scientist

The film is famous for its "blink and you’ll miss it" background humor. Highlights include:

A dive bar where the wall photos are all of famous tragedies (the Hindenburg, the Titanic).