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 recurring gag involves a look-alike of the then-First Lady being subjected to Frank’s unintentional physical comedy. Why It Holds Up The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear

A wildly messy recreation of the pottery scene from Ghost , involving far too much clay and various limbs. Why It Holds Up A wildly messy recreation

A dive bar where the wall photos are all of famous tragedies (the Hindenburg, the Titanic). a pro-environment scientist

The 1991 sequel is a masterclass in the "more is more" philosophy of comedy. Following the massive success of the first film, director David Zucker and star Leslie Nielsen returned to prove that lightning—and bumbling police work—could indeed strike twice. The Plot (Sort Of)