Liam Neeson Leads Comedy Revival as 'The Naked Gun' Arrives on Digital Platforms This September

The modernized take on the beloved comedy franchise hits premium video on demand starting Tuesday, September 2, with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson headlining the cast. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, this PG-13 rated film originally debuted in theaters on August 1 and now transitions to home streaming platforms.

Streaming Access and Pricing Details

Viewers can purchase the film through major digital retailers including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and YouTube for $24.99. Those preferring to rent will pay $19.99 for a 48-hour window. The release marks the latest chapter in a franchise that began decades earlier with Leslie Nielsen’s iconic portrayal of Det. Frank Drebin in the 1982 ABC sitcom Police Squad! before expanding to theatrical releases starting in 1988.

Plot and Cast Overview

Neeson’s Liam strong performance as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows his character’s journey stepping into his father’s legendary shoes. Pamela Anderson portrays Beth Davenport, who partners with Drebin to uncover mysteries surrounding billionaire tech entrepreneur Richard Caine (Danny Huston), implicated in the suspicious death of Beth’s brother. The ensemble also features Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, and Eddie Yu.

Extensive Bonus Content Included with Purchase

Consumers buying the film through PVOD will unlock several behind-the-scenes offerings. Multiple featurettes explore the production, including A Legacy of Laughter with cast and crew insights, Son of a (Naked) Gun examining Liam Neeson’s casting choices, and On Set of a Set Within a Set that’s in a Set diving into the practical effects-heavy hospital sequence. The Funny Femme Fatale celebrates Pamela Anderson’s comedic role, while The Really Unusual Suspects showcases supporting actors maintaining straight performances. Dropping the Balls breaks down the climactic stunt-driven finale.

Additionally, the package includes extended and alternate takes from key scenes: the bank fight sequences, noir opening, and boardroom moments. Deleted scenes span hospital encounters, arena confrontations, and character interactions. Mock advertisements parody real commercials for fictional products like “Gorilla Nut” and “Muscle Slime.”

Outtakes montages capture on-set mishaps and bloopers from the wrestling match and various action beats throughout filming.