Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has given fans something big to look forward to. In a recent interview, the actor confirmed that discussions are underway for a third Top Gun movie, although it’s still in the early stages and nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Cruise spoke about this during an interview with Today Show Australia, while promoting his upcoming film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. During the conversation, he was asked about the future of his films and whether there would be a Top Gun 3 following the huge success of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022.
“Yeah, we’re thinking and talking about many different stories and what we could do and what’s possible. It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick, so we’re working on and discussing both Days of Thunder and Top Gun,” Cruise said.
A Look Back at Top Gun
The original Top Gun was released in 1986 and became one of the most iconic action movies of the ’80s. Tom Cruise played Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a talented but reckless Navy pilot. After years of waiting, fans finally got a sequel in 2022 with Top Gun: Maverick, which became a huge box office hit, grossing over $1.4 billion worldwide and receiving critical praise for its emotional story and thrilling flight sequences.
Because of Maverick’s success, many fans and industry insiders expected that another sequel could happen — and now, Cruise’s confirmation of early talks makes it a real possibility.
Days of Thunder Might Return Too
In the same interview, Cruise also revealed that he is talking about a sequel to another one of his classic films — Days of Thunder (1990). This movie focused on the world of NASCAR racing, where Cruise played Cole Trickle, a young race car driver chasing victory and fame. Though it wasn’t as big as Top Gun, Days of Thunder has a cult following and is remembered for its high-speed action and early pairing of Cruise with actress Nicole Kidman.
What’s Next for Tom Cruise?
While Tom Cruise is best known for doing his own stunts in action-packed films, especially the Mission: Impossible series, these new developments show that he’s also revisiting some of his classic roles. After the upcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise may shift gears from secret agents to fighter jets and race cars again.
At 61 years old, Cruise is still one of the most hardworking and physically intense actors in Hollywood. His interest in creating sequels to his older movies shows he’s not ready to slow down — and fans around the world are excited.
Why It Matters
Both Top Gun and Days of Thunder are movies that defined Tom Cruise’s early career. With the modern success of Top Gun: Maverick, studios are more open to exploring sequels that bring back nostalgia while adding new twists for today’s audience. If Top Gun 3 or Days of Thunder 2 do happen, they could become big events for movie lovers.
For now, nothing is officially confirmed, but the talks are real, and Cruise himself is behind them.
Summary:
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Tom Cruise has confirmed early discussions for Top Gun 3.
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He is also talking about a sequel to his racing film Days of Thunder.
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No release dates or scripts have been finalized yet.
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Cruise is currently focused on promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
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Fans can expect more action, nostalgia, and classic Cruise moments in the near future.
