Overview
- The sequel, unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week, brings back Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
- Paramount named Ehren Kruger as the writer, while Joseph Kosinski’s return as director is unconfirmed.
- Industry reports also list Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie among writers, with McQuarrie saying in May 2025 the story was largely set.
- The studio has not announced a release date or wider cast, and Val Kilmer will not return following his 2025 death.
- The greenlight builds on Top Gun: Maverick’s 2022 box-office run of about $1.5 billion, which sets a high bar for the follow-up.