Hollywood better be ready for takeoff (Again)
Fasten your seatbelts and brace for G-forces—Tom Cruise just teased the possibility of another Top Gun installment, and Hollywood is already on red alert.
After the sky-shattering success of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022—which soared to nearly $1.5 billion at the global box office and reignited the post-pandemic theater experience—Cruise is now opening the hangar doors to what could become Top Gun 3. Speaking on Australia’s Today, Cruise didn’t just flirt with the idea; he gave fans a taste of what’s fueling his next cinematic mission.
“Yeah, we’re thinking and talking about many different stories and what could we do and what’s possible… It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick, so all of these things we’re working on, we’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun…” Cruise said.
Let that sink in: Cruise is not only considering a Top Gun trilogy—he’s revisiting Days of Thunder as well. The man isn’t slowing down; he’s redefining what longevity looks like in Hollywood.
A Billion-Dollar Blueprint For Blockbuster Storytelling
What Top Gun: Maverick achieved was nothing short of a cultural reset. It wasn’t just a sequel—it was a love letter to legacy, mentorship, and adrenaline-fueled storytelling. With Glen Powell and Miles Teller rumored to return, and Joseph Kosinski likely back in the director’s chair, the third chapter is shaping up to be both nostalgic and fresh.
Ehren Kruger, who co-wrote Maverick, has reportedly been tapped to pen the screenplay, signaling that Paramount isn’t just entertaining the idea—they’re ready to put ink to sky. And why wouldn’t they? Maverick became a global sensation, snagging six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and singlehandedly bringing multigenerational audiences back to cinemas. It was lightning in a bottle—and Cruise might just strike again.
From Fighter Jets To NASCAR? Cruise’s Classic Catalog Is Warming Up
Cruise also dropped another tantalizing hint: Days of Thunder could be revving its engine for a return. Originally released in 1990, the film found Cruise trading fighter jets for NASCAR cars, starring alongside Nicole Kidman and Robert Duvall. Initially met with mixed reviews, the film has since become a cult classic—and in today’s era of cinematic reboots and legacy sequels, a high-octane comeback seems inevitable.
Whether he’s flying F-18s or hugging tight corners at 200 mph, Cruise’s cinematic instinct continues to prove timeless. With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning receiving a thunderous 7.5-minute standing ovation at Cannes, Cruise’s farewell to Ethan Hunt was nothing short of cinematic royalty. Now, he’s ready to pilot new—and familiar—territory.
Cruise Control: Legacy, Loyalty, And Limitless Vision
At 62, Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood’s most bankable, daring, and visionary stars. His partnership with director Christopher McQuarrie continues to yield creative gold, with both men reportedly juggling multiple film projects. Cruise’s recent collaboration with Oscar-winning director Alejandro Iñárritu (The Revenant) is also generating buzz, hinting at yet another bold pivot in his ever-evolving career.
So, is Top Gun 3 officially cleared for takeoff? While we’re still waiting for Paramount’s formal green light, Cruise’s comments are enough to send ripples through the film world. After all, when Tom Cruise starts talking sequels, the industry listens and audiences line up. For now, fans can only hold their breath, cue up Danger Zone, and wait for that unmistakable jet roar that signals: Maverick is back.
Are you ready to fly one more time? Stay tuned for updates as this potential blockbuster sequel prepares for liftoff.
