Following the monumental success of “Top Gun: Maverick,” which became the highest-grossing film in Tom Cruise’s illustrious career, fans are thrilled to learn that a third installment of the iconic Top Gun series is officially in the works.
Reports from Puck reveal that Ehren Kruger, co-writer of “Top Gun: Maverick,” has commenced work on the script for this exciting new project. The third film aims to reunite Tom Cruise with his Maverick co-stars, Miles Teller and Glen Powell. While no director has been officially confirmed yet, there is speculation that Joseph Kosinski, who directed “Maverick,” may also take on a producer role for the upcoming film.
In “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise reprised his role as navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now serving as a mentor to the next generation of fighter pilots, including Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, portrayed by Miles Teller, and Jake “Hangman” Seresin, played by Glen Powell. The movie proved to be a long-awaited sequel to the original 1986 classic, “Top Gun,” and soared to remarkable heights at the box office, amassing over $1.49 billion in worldwide revenue. This accomplishment solidified it as Tom Cruise’s most successful film, surpassing even “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” which was released in 2018 and had previously held that honor with $791.1 million in earnings.
Tom Cruise’s career continues to make headlines, as Warner Bros recently announced a non-exclusive deal with the actor to jointly develop and produce original and franchise theatrical films. However, it’s essential to note that the “Top Gun” franchise remains under the ownership of Paramount Pictures. Paramount will oversee the production of “Top Gun 3,” which is likely to be Tom Cruise’s next cinematic venture.
Paramount also retains control over the “Mission: Impossible“ series, the release of the eighth installment of which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two” is now slated for release in May 2025, promising more thrilling adventures with Tom Cruise’s iconic character, Ethan Hunt.
