Key Takeaways:
• A sequel to 2022’s hit Top Gun: Maverick, titled Top Gun 3, is reportedly on the way with Tom Cruise set to return.
• Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger is penning the script, which will likely involve characters Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw and Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin.
• Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirms that they have a compelling story idea for the upcoming sequel.
Tom Cruise Returns for Top Gun 3
Despite its lone relevance for more than three decades, the legendary Top Gun franchise received a boost with the 2022 sequel Top Gun: Maverick. The film’s resounding success, drawing nearly $1.5 billion at the box office, turned the spotlight back on star Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Now, the dynamic team of Cruise, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Joseph Kosinski, and Paramount Pictures is gearing up for Top Gun 3.
Bruckheimer Reveals “Wonderful Story Idea” for Sequel
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Bruckheimer shared exciting news about the upcoming film. “It will be Tom Cruise (back in the lead). We spent time with him. We have a story. Joe Kosinski had a wonderful story idea for it, and he (Tom Cruise) said I really like that, so we’re developing it,” he revealed. However, he also hinted at potential scheduling constraints due to Cruise’s busy slate. “You never know when it’s going to get made because Tom is so busy. He’s doing Mission: Impossible right now, he’s got a picture after it. Hopefully, we’ll get a screenplay that he loves, and we’ll be back in the air again,” he added.
Ehren Kruger Pens the Screenplay
Bringing the unnamed story idea to life is Top Gun: Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger. He is assigned the challenging task of developing a screenplay that would lure Cruise back into his pilot suit. The forthcoming narrative promises an exciting reunion of Maverick with Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, played by Miles Teller, and Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin, portrayed by Glen Powell.
Speculations Regarding Top Gun 3
Glen Powell painted a cryptic picture about Top Gun 3 earlier this year when he spoke to Variety. “There is going to be some fun stuff being announced soon…,“ he teased, underscoring the confidentiality surrounding the project. However, he ensured that things are happening, and they sound very exciting. He hinted at his reprise by joking, “I’m sure there is a jet waiting for me sometime in the future.“.
Upcoming Release: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In the meantime, Bruckheimer is preparing for his spy action comedy, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Directed by Guy Ritchie, it’s slated to hit US theaters on April 19th. The team gears up for this before they buckle down to treat fans with an exhilarating ride on Top Gun 3.
We invite your thoughts and comments below about the upcoming Top Gun sequel. Where do you think Maverick’s story should head? Your input is as magnetic as the franchise’s pull on its audience. Let the conversation begin!
As we anticipate more official announcements, stay tuned for updates about Top Gun’s third sequel. Will we see Cruise and his team in action again soon? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, prepare for another thrilling Bruckheimer production this spring.
