Top Gun: Maverick

A thrilling follow-up that surpasses expectations by offering both amazing aerial action and unexpected emotional nuance. With captivating intensity, Tom Cruise returns to his role as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a seasoned pilot who struggles with legacy, grief, and atonement. With scenes featuring actual fighter jets that put spectators in the cockpit like never before, director Joseph Kosinski creates a visually spectacular experience. With the introduction of interesting new characters like Rooster (Miles Teller), whose tense relationship with Maverick adds tragic suspense, the movie strikes a mix between nostalgia and new vitality. With its thrilling aerial sequences, poignant moments, and a victorious soundtrack, Maverick soars as a unique follow-up that not only pays tribute to but also surpasses its predecessor.

Staff:

Directed by: Joseph Kosinski

Screenplay by: Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie

Story by: Peter Craig and Justin Marks

Based on: Characters by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.

Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, and David Ellison

Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer

Cinematography: Claudio Miranda

Edited by: Eddie Hamilton

Music by: Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, and Hans Zimmer

Production companies: Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, TC Productions, and Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films^[a]

Distributed by: Paramount Pictures

Release date: May 27, 2022

Running time: 130 minutes

^[a]: In honor of Don Simpson, who co-produced the original movie, Jerry Bruckheimer Films adopted the Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films logo.