Tom Cruise & Anne Hathaway Rev Up 'Days of Thunder' Sequel!

Get ready, racing fans! Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has officially confirmed that a highly anticipated sequel to his 1990 classic, "Days of Thunder," is roaring into production. And he's not hitting the gas alone, Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway is joining the cast, promising an exciting new chapter for the beloved racing franchise.

The thrilling announcement came directly from Cruise and Hathaway themselves on Saturday, delivered from a rather fitting location: an empty Daytona International Speedway, home to the legendary Daytona 500. Flanked by a scuffed-up, lime green NASCAR car, the stars revealed the sequel's release window: Summer 2028. Cruise later solidified this with a social media post, confirming "Days of Thunder.

Summer 2028.

While rumors of the sequel being fast-tracked have circulated, Hathaway's playful quip during the announcement video suggested a slight pause before filming:

I'm gonna have this baby, then we're gonna make this movie," she said, confirming her pregnancy. Paramount Pictures provided a synopsis, revealing that Tom Cruise will reprise his iconic role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle.

Anne Hathaway is set to portray a team owner and engineer, adding a fresh dynamic to the racing world. The studio highlighted that the original "Days of Thunder" was a "groundbreaking 1990 film that revolutionized cinema," setting high expectations for its follow-up. Cruise will not only star but also produce the film, alongside veteran producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.

Jonathan Levine is slated to direct, working from a script penned by Will Staples. This sequel is planned for an exclusive theatrical release on June 2, 2028, with a commitment to an immersive cinematic experience. Audiences can look forward to seeing the high-speed action in formats like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX, as reported by Variety.

For Tom Cruise, this project marks another return to an iconic role from his past, echoing the phenomenal success of "Top Gun: Maverick" in 2022.

That film saw him revisit his Maverick character 36 years after the original.

Similarly, 38 years will have passed between the original "Days of Thunder" and its forthcoming sequel.

Beyond these, Cruise is also set to reprise his Maverick role for a third "Top Gun" installment, cementing his legacy as an actor unafraid to revisit and revitalize his most famous characters for new generations. #DaysOfThunder2 #TomCruise #AnneHathaway #NASCARMovie