Top Gun 3 Release Date: Why Do We Need a Third Top Gun?

Who would have predicted that Top Gun: Maverick would be so critically acclaimed? The long-awaited sequel presently maintains a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and we awarded it four stars.

Given the critical acclaim, it is difficult to see a third Top Gun film not being approved. While it took 36 years for Top Gun 2 to be produced, we are very confident that a third picture will not take another three decades, but nothing has been confirmed.

But if a third Top Gun film were to be produced, we can guess about the characters, narrative, and more. If you haven’t seen Maverick yet (which we highly recommend), this article contains spoilers.

Top Gun 3 Potential Release Date

Tom Cruise would be 89 years old by then, so hopefully not in another 36 years. While Harrison Ford has been able to continue creating Indiana Jones films until the age of 80, we doubt that will be the case with Top Gun 3.

 

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There is always the possibility that the popularity of Top Gun: Maverick will result in a new Top Gun film sooner rather than later, but for the time being, everything is completely theoretical. We could be looking at another 36 years for all we know!

Top Gun 3 Plot

Similar to its predecessor, Top Gun: Maverick does not openly establish future film plots, but that does not imply there is no drama to mine. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell returned to Top Gun to help train a group of pilots for an exceptionally tough mission: destroying a uranium plant in an almost inaccessible location.

Eventually, after considerable debate, it is determined that Maverick will lead the pilots, and his crew will include Rooster Bradshaw, the son of his recently deceased best buddy Goose. The primary source of conflict throughout the film is Rooster and Maverick’s strained relationship, but don’t worry: all is resolved before the conclusion!

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Not only do the Top Gun pilots complete the operation successfully, but no one is killed. In addition, Pete reunites with his love interest Penny (Jennifer Connelly), and they ride off into the sunset.

 

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Thus, there is no apparent explanation for how a third film might bring us back to Top Gun with Pete. It is quite doubtful that the plot of Top Gun 2 will be repeated (where he must train a new group of pilots/recruits).

It was unconfirmed whether Pete’s mission in Top Gun: Maverick would be his last, but that was the prevailing sentiment; after all, he was grounded by his superior ‘Cyclone’ (Jon Hamm) before pulling a stunt that put him back in the cockpit (oh, Mav!).

However, a third film may examine what Maverick’s retirement would entail and how he might struggle in civilian life (before inevitably being brought back on board OF COURSE).

Top Gun 3 Cast Members

Although it is difficult to imagine Top Gun without the man himself, never say never. The subject of a new film could very well be Miles Teller’s Rooster.

 

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Ice Man was eliminated (not in a fiery plane crash), so Val Kilmer will not reprise the role. As Top Gun: Maverick made sparing (and, dare we say, tasteful) use of footage from the original film, there is no way to rule out a flashback appearance by Kilmer or any other original Top Gun cast member.

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Nothing is preventing Jennifer Connelly from returning (especially if a third film concentrates on Maverick’s adjustment to civilian life and, um, stepfatherhood?) nor Hamm, Powell, Pullman, Harris, Barbaro, Parnell, Ellis, Ramirez, Davis, Jacinto, or Salahuddin.

Why Do We Need a Third Top Gun?

Top Gun is entertaining. Also, the conclusion left the audience wanting answers that can only be provided by another film. Maverick and Rooster had just begun to rebuild their friendship when they encountered a significant obstacle. We won’t reveal those specifics now, but we’ll likely need a few more missions to determine how these two will proceed.

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In addition to Teller’s Rooster, Maverick introduced a new fleet of pilots, including Monica Barbaro’s Phoenix, Glen Powell’s Hangman, Jay Ellis’ Payback, and Danny Ramirez’s Fanboy, so there are numerous plots and subplots worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Question

Will There Be a Sequel to Top Gun?

Unfortunately, “Top Gun 3” is not currently scheduled, but that does not imply it will never be made. Given the success of the original film from 1986 and the sequel released this year, it would be nearly absurd not to revisit the “Top Gun” plot for a third feature.

Would Tom Cruise Participate in Top Gun 3?

According to a report by Screenrant, it will be well over a decade before Tom Cruise reprises his role as Daredevil in Top Gun 3. Because the actor is completely engrossed in new endeavors, the reason behind is not tragic. According to the article, he has at least four films scheduled over the coming decades.

Will There Be a Top Gun Trilogy?

Soon, “Top Gun 3” may be ready for takeoff. Miles Teller has disclosed that he and Tom Cruise have discussed filming a third “Top Gun” picture, just days after the box office success of their sequel topped a remarkable $1 billion.

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