A sequel to the highly successful Top Gun: Maverick is in active development, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and actor Glen Powell confirming the project.
Tom Cruise, who reprised his iconic role in Top Gun: Maverick, has been in regular communication with Bruckheimer and Powell.
Top Gun: Maverick was a massive commercial and critical success, grossing $1.496 billion at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2022, and winning an Oscar. The film's success has boosted the careers of Powell and Miles Teller, who played supporting roles.
Rumors suggest that director Joseph Kosinski is expected to return, and screenwriter Ehren Kruger is reported to be penning the script.
Powell, who played LT Jake "Hangman" Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick, has hinted at knowing the filming start date for the sequel but remained secretive about the details.
The third installment may focus on Teller's character, Rooster.
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Sources: Business Insider, New York Post, Republic World, The Hindu, CinePOP, Mais Goiás, Economic Times, Bleeding Cool, Vents Magazine, The News International, AceShowbiz.