A prequel to the 1964 Peter Sellers original film, Inspector Jacques Clouseau played by Steve Martin, must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond.

With command of his language severely limited and his physical coordination lacking he always manages to solve the crime in his own fashion that is until now.

In the action-packed comedy, the bumbling Inspector (Martin) takes on his most important case ever. World famous football coach, Yves Gluant has just led Team France to victory over Team China. Surrounded by grateful fans and his beautiful lover, the international pop star Xania (Beyonce Knowles), at his side, Gluant is felled by a poison dart.

In the ensuing panic Gluant's priceless diamond ring, "The Pink Panther" mysteriously disappears. Also starring Kevin Kline, Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer in an enjoyable film crammed with hilarity.