Good news for Tom Cruise fans: Top Gun 3 is in the works

Q: A project that is finally official

It's now confirmed and official: Top Gun 3 is in development, the script is already well underway, and Ehren Kruger, co-writer of Top Gun: Maverick, is working on this new story. Paramount has also confirmed the reunion of Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer, the central duo of the previous hit. However, no release date has been announced and no director is officially attached to the film yet.

Q: Why Paramount is reviving the franchise

The decision is hardly surprising given the figures for the previous installment. Top Gun: Maverick grossed over $1,5 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The film also garnered six Oscar nominations and won the award for Best Sound, confirming that it was not only a commercial hit, but also a critical and commercial success.

Q: A third film that's been in the works for a while

In reality, Hollywood had been laying the groundwork for several months. In 2024, Jerry Bruckheimer explained that a story had been pitched to Tom Cruise and that the actor had liked it. In May 2025, Cruise himself said he and his team were working on possible sequels to Top Gun: Maverick. A few days later, Christopher McQuarrie, co-writer of Maverick, stated that the plot for the new film had already been finalized. The official announcement of 2026 therefore seems less like a surprise than the culmination of a long-standing development process.

Good news for Tom Cruise fans: Top Gun 3 is in the works

Four years after the triumph of Top Gun: MaverickParamount has confirmed that a third installment is now in development, with a script "in progress" and a promised return of by Tom Cruise in the universe of the saga. The announcement was made in Las Vegas, at CinemaCon, a major event for the Hollywood industry, where the studio also emphasized its commitment to theatrical releases.

A project that is finally official

So it's now confirmed and official: Top Gun 3 is in development, the script is already well advanced, and Ehren Kruger, already co-writer of Top Gun: Maverickis working on this new story. Paramount has also confirmed the reunion of Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer, the central duo of the previous hit. However, no release date has been announced and no director is officially attached to the film at this time.

Why Paramount is reviving the franchise

The decision is not surprising given the figures from the previous episode. Top Gun: Maverick It has grossed over $1,5 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The film also garnered six Oscar nominations and won the award for best sound, confirming that it was not only a commercial hit, but also a critical and industrial success.

A third film that's been in the works for a while

In reality, Hollywood had already been laying the groundwork for several months. In 2024, Jerry Bruckheimer explained that a story had been pitched to Tom Cruise and that the actor had liked it. In May 2025, Cruise himself said he was working with his team on possible sequels for Top Gun: MaverickA few days later, Christopher McQuarrie, co-writer of MaverickMeanwhile, it was claimed that the plot of the new film had already been finalized. The official announcement of 2026 therefore seems less like a surprise than the culmination of a long-standing development process.

With this announcement, Paramount is also looking to capitalize on one of its biggest successes. Top Gun: Maverick The first film cemented Tom Cruise's place at the heart of blockbuster cinema, blending nostalgia, aerial spectacle, and the passing of the torch to a new generation of pilots. The third installment now faces a delicate challenge: extending the legacy without feeling like a mere repetition of the formula. But one thing is certain: in Hollywood, Maverick still has plenty of life left in it.

Jerome Goulon

Jérôme Goulon joined the editorial team of Entrevue in 1999 as an intern before becoming editor-in-chief in 2014. He headed the reporting department and carried out major investigations using hidden cameras and undercover. Passionate about media, current affairs and sports (he was in charge of weekend football on the Europe 1 website from 1999 to 2001), he has published numerous exclusive interviews. At the same time, he has appeared regularly on television since 2007 on various channels (TF1, France 3, M6, C8, NRJ 12, RMC Story), notably on the sets of Jean-Marc Morandini and Cyril Hanouna. He has also been a columnist for Non Stop people (Canal+ group) and on Radio J.

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