‘Top Gun’ Star Reveals Sequel Update Just Days After Tom Cruise Teases Film’s Future

‘Top Gun’ Star Reveals Sequel Update Just Days After Tom Cruise Teases Film’s Future

By Ethan D.C. | USA News Updates | May 27, 2025

🛩️ “TOP GUN 3” INCOMING? STAR DROPS MAJOR UPDATE AFTER TOM CRUISE HINTS AT SEQUEL

Hold on to your aviators — the Top Gun universe might be preparing for another takeoff.

Just days after Tom Cruise lit up headlines by teasing the future of the beloved fighter pilot franchise, one of the film’s stars has dropped a new bombshell: Top Gun 3 is closer than you think.

Fans of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick — which smashed box office records and earned six Oscar nominations — have been anxiously waiting for any word on a follow-up. And now, it sounds like the wait might finally be over.

🎤 MILES TELLER SPEAKS OUT: “WE’RE TALKING. IT’S REAL.”

In a red carpet interview at a recent Hollywood premiere, Miles Teller, who plays Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, son of Goose, confirmed that talks about a sequel are not just rumor — they’re happening behind the scenes.

“Tom and I have spoken. Let’s just say… the jets aren’t grounded,” Teller said with a grin.

“There’s a lot of love for this world, and if we do it, we want to do it right.”

Fans are already interpreting the comment as a major green light.

🚀 TOM CRUISE: “THERE’S STILL PLENTY OF SKY LEFT”

Tom Cruise himself recently teased the possibility during a press event for his upcoming film Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Part 2, telling reporters:

“The world of Top Gun has more stories to tell. I’m talking with Jerry [Bruckheimer], and let’s just say… we’re circling the runway.”

That’s all it took for fan theories to explode online.

Twitter lit up with excitement. One tweet read:

“Top Gun 3 with Maverick training Rooster to lead the next generation? YES PLEASE.”

💥 THE BOX OFFICE BOOST: WHY PARAMOUNT WANTS MORE

After Top Gun: Maverick pulled in $1.5 billion globally, Paramount has every reason to keep this franchise flying high. The film was hailed for its breathtaking practical flight scenes, emotional storyline, and Cruise’s refusal to use CGI or green screens.

Not to mention, it brought an entirely new generation into the Top Gun fandom — making a sequel not just likely, but a sure thing from a business perspective.

Industry insiders say a script is already in development, with hopes for a 2026 release if the schedule aligns.

👀 WHAT TO EXPECT IN A THIRD FILM?

If Top Gun 3 takes off, expect more of what fans love:

High-stakes aerial combat

Rooster stepping into a leadership role

Maverick facing aging, legacy, and one final mission?

A potential new love story or new recruit storyline

Could we see Glen Powell return as Hangman? Sources say the door is wide open.

🔚 FINAL WORD: BUCKLE UP, PILOTS

For now, nothing’s officially confirmed — but the flight deck is buzzing.

With Tom Cruise publicly teasing it, and Miles Teller fueling the hype, Top Gun 3 is no longer a pipe dream. It’s looking more and more like a countdown.

This is Ethan D.C. — and when Hollywood’s biggest stars start revving the engines, we bring you the truth first.

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