Tom Cruise fans are going gaga after Paramount Pictures officially confirmed the third part of Top Gun on Friday. Top Gun: Maverick broke the global box office record after it was released in 2023. Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick was released after a gap of almost 30 years when its first part was streamed around the world. Top Gun is the story of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell played by Tom Cruise who is a pilot of the US Air Force and how he carries out impossible tasks along with his team to serve his country. While Top Gun showcased Cruise in the pilot role, Top Gun: Maverick showcased the Hollywood star in more of a mentor role. However, Tom donned the pilot's cap after he was asked by the US government to lead an impossible mission with a bunch of US Army Pilots handpicked by the security force official. Notably, Top Gun: Maverick not only smashed box office records but also won the Oscars in different categories. With the movie generating so much interest globally, Paramount Pictures has decided to go ahead with Top Gun 3.
Top Gun 3 Details
As per US media reports, Paramount Pictures is currently working on Top Gun 3. The production house has roped in Ehren Kruger, the co-writer of the previous film, Top Gun: Maverick, for this new project. The studio is also aiming to bring back Joseph Kosinski, the director of the highly successful second installment. If this happens, it's possible that Tom Cruise's younger co-stars, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell, will join for more thrilling flying adventures.
Talking about Top Gun 3 release date, the movie is currently in the Pre-Production phase. Therefore, the Paramount Pictures has kept the Top Gun 3 release date under wraps. However, it is worth mentioning that Tom Cruise will probably be busy until May 2025, owing to his tight schedule for the eighth Mission: Impossible installment. However, the 36-year lapse between the first and second films is expected to be shorter for the new Top Gun movie.
Talking about Top Gun 3 starcast, it is expected that the makers introduce some new characters along with the older faces. New characters like Miles Teller's Rooster, Glen Powell's Hangman, and Jennifer Connelly's Pennymay return for Top Gun 3.
For the unversed, Top Gun: Maverick is Tom Cruise's most successful movie, reportedly grossing $1.49 billion and an Oscar.