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Top Gun: Maverick Official Trailer (2020) Starring Tom Cruise
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Me, the wife and my two sons watched this flick last night on Paramount+ for the first time while eating dinner.
We watched the first one a few months ago to get up to speed.
The movie was enjoyable to watch and the story was presented well.
As a military vet, I immediately saw it followed the same tone as the first movie being completely inaccurate In basically everything. It had to be in order to be believable.
The first is no way Maverick would have made it past 4 years in the NAVY after the first flick with his crazy shenanigans. During that time period the Navy was on a warpath cleaning itself up after the infamous Tailhook scandal. The Government would have stripped his pilots license and he would have been a manager working at Walmart by 1990. We wouldn’t have a story if that happened.
The planned attack was pure comedy. No way would the Pentagon send in 4 F-18s on a mission like that. A couple of B-2 Stealth bombers or Stealth drones with Smart bombs would have been sent in and carpet bomb that mountain to a pile of rocks. We wouldn’t have a story if that had happened.
The comedy with the attack, which I’m surprised nobody has pointed out was that they completely stole the whole thing from Episode 4 of Star Wars with Luke Skywalker going in on the Death Star. The shit played out exactly like the movie. When the laser guidance system went out for the bombs, I was waiting for Obi Won to say “Rooster, Use The Force!”.
HaHa!!!
Overall it was an enjoyable film for what it was. They left it off easily for sequels/franchise without using Tom Cruise (Maverick) as the main character being no way his Ass can be continuously flying these planes at his age in the Navy.
I give the movie a 7.5/10.
Listen to this man. No way to in fuck does he get the nod to continue. Ever. Period. No way at all he continues his career as a 06 Capt in the Navy. Much less as a flyer. Mf I flew, they will ground you for a bird strike .This mf disobeyed an admiral then tanked the experimental AC worth billions. Nope, no way how. Ever. In this lifetime.
Two F35s would have obliterated that mission. Just two. And still have been ready to hand those Su-57 their asses cause they’d never have seen it coming.
You go behind enemy lines and you don’t head to your SARDOT/SARNEG? When!??you Mfs go towards the enemy as they activate combat CSAR and fire up an old F14 Tomcat? Tomcat!??? Mf Puhleeze! It didn’t have enough runway to lift off and it would have been almost impossible for it to fire up from the ground unit. The weapons being active is a whole nother issue!
this movie from a realistic standpoint was hot mf garbage! Trash!
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I’m gonna call it.
Maverick will fly the Artemis Rocket to Mars to save the Astronauts stuck there!!!
Maverick Secretly Revealed Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 3 Future
In Joseph Kosinski's Top Gun: Maverick, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell himself already secretly revealed what Tom Cruise's Top Gun 3 future would be like.
BY ANA DUMARAOG
PUBLISHED JAN 15, 2023
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Top Gun: Maverick may have already revealed Tom Cruise's Pete "Maverick" Mitchell's Top Gun 3 future. The sequel to Tony Scott's cult classic, Top Gun gave Cruise the opportunity to revisit one of (if not his most) iconic roles ever as daredevil pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Despite decades of wait for the film, Top Gun: Maverick proved to be worth the wait, as it has become a massive critical and commercial hit for Paramount, increasing the chances of Top Gun 3 happening. While Paramount has yet to officially greenlight the threequel, Top Gun: Maverick has already offered clues as to what is next for Cruise's daredevil pilot in the renewed franchise.
At the end of Top Gun: Maverick, Mitchell finds himself in a much better position in both his professional and personal life. He has rekindled his romance with Penny Benjamin and restored his reputation in the Navy. Suffice it to say, its ending could very well double as the end of the film series. That being said, between the success of Top Gun: Maverick and many of its cast eager to return, it's likely the film series will continue, presumably with Cruise's Maverick still at the center of the story.
Maverick Himself Reveals That He Will Always Be A Fighter Pilot
Unlike its predecessor, Joseph Kosinski's sequel zeroes in on Maverick's character, particularly his struggles since the original Top Gun film. Despite being a great asset to the Navy, his general attitude towards authority earned him a bad reputation. To make it worse, he also didn't have any interest in moving up the ranks despite being in the service for decades. Even as he successfully carried out the dangerous final mission in Top Gun: Maverick, Mitchell will still be unable to continue his stint in the Navy. During his emotional conversation with Tom "Iceman" Kazinsky, Mitchell reiterated that the only thing he knows to do is be a fighter pilot.
This means that there's no possible path forward for Maverick in Top Gun 3 but to be a fighter pilot. While there is no doubt that he can still lead and successfully accomplish missions as one, his age could be a deterrent in the organization continuously keeping him as one of their lead aviators. Maverick also made it clear to Iceman that he is no teacher, so he's reluctant, if not totally opposed to taking on the job as a full-time trainer at TOPGUN. So unless the Navy decides to keep him in their active roster of fighter pilots, the only other future for Maverick is to retire.
What Maverick’s Role May Be In Top Gun 3
It's difficult to say what to expect from Top Gun 3 at this point considering Top Gun: Maverick's definitive ending. That being said, it will likely be a transitional film, with his contemporaries stepping up to be the lead characters of the movie, setting up the burgeoning Top Gun franchise's future. Maverick can take a step back and perhaps enjoy his newfound life with Penny. He could also be an unofficial advisor to his old TOPGUN trainees, considering the personal relationship that he cultivated with them. That's until another sensitive mission comes along and Maverick needs to fly again, possibly for the last time.
Maverick will fly the Artemis Rocket to Mars to save the Astronauts stuck there!!!
Maverick Secretly Revealed Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 3 Future
In Joseph Kosinski's Top Gun: Maverick, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell himself already secretly revealed what Tom Cruise's Top Gun 3 future would be like.
BY ANA DUMARAOG
PUBLISHED JAN 15, 2023
Maverick Secretly Revealed Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 3 Future
Top Gun 3 can only go one way with Maverick.
screenrant.com
Top Gun: Maverick may have already revealed Tom Cruise's Pete "Maverick" Mitchell's Top Gun 3 future. The sequel to Tony Scott's cult classic, Top Gun gave Cruise the opportunity to revisit one of (if not his most) iconic roles ever as daredevil pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Despite decades of wait for the film, Top Gun: Maverick proved to be worth the wait, as it has become a massive critical and commercial hit for Paramount, increasing the chances of Top Gun 3 happening. While Paramount has yet to officially greenlight the threequel, Top Gun: Maverick has already offered clues as to what is next for Cruise's daredevil pilot in the renewed franchise.
At the end of Top Gun: Maverick, Mitchell finds himself in a much better position in both his professional and personal life. He has rekindled his romance with Penny Benjamin and restored his reputation in the Navy. Suffice it to say, its ending could very well double as the end of the film series. That being said, between the success of Top Gun: Maverick and many of its cast eager to return, it's likely the film series will continue, presumably with Cruise's Maverick still at the center of the story.
Maverick Himself Reveals That He Will Always Be A Fighter Pilot
Unlike its predecessor, Joseph Kosinski's sequel zeroes in on Maverick's character, particularly his struggles since the original Top Gun film. Despite being a great asset to the Navy, his general attitude towards authority earned him a bad reputation. To make it worse, he also didn't have any interest in moving up the ranks despite being in the service for decades. Even as he successfully carried out the dangerous final mission in Top Gun: Maverick, Mitchell will still be unable to continue his stint in the Navy. During his emotional conversation with Tom "Iceman" Kazinsky, Mitchell reiterated that the only thing he knows to do is be a fighter pilot.
This means that there's no possible path forward for Maverick in Top Gun 3 but to be a fighter pilot. While there is no doubt that he can still lead and successfully accomplish missions as one, his age could be a deterrent in the organization continuously keeping him as one of their lead aviators. Maverick also made it clear to Iceman that he is no teacher, so he's reluctant, if not totally opposed to taking on the job as a full-time trainer at TOPGUN. So unless the Navy decides to keep him in their active roster of fighter pilots, the only other future for Maverick is to retire.
What Maverick’s Role May Be In Top Gun 3
It's difficult to say what to expect from Top Gun 3 at this point considering Top Gun: Maverick's definitive ending. That being said, it will likely be a transitional film, with his contemporaries stepping up to be the lead characters of the movie, setting up the burgeoning Top Gun franchise's future. Maverick can take a step back and perhaps enjoy his newfound life with Penny. He could also be an unofficial advisor to his old TOPGUN trainees, considering the personal relationship that he cultivated with them. That's until another sensitive mission comes along and Maverick needs to fly again, possibly for the last time.
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"Top Gun: Maverick" faces calls to be stripped of Oscar nominations
An open letter from Ukrainian expats to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences alleges that a Russian oligarch partially funded the film.
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David Letterman wants to know why Tom Cruise wasn't at the Oscars
David Letterman said that Tom Cruise, who he dubbed 'Mr. Big Shot,' should've attended the 2023 Oscars and celebrated 'his big jetpack Maverick show.'
‘Top Gun 3’ In The Works At Paramount Following Tom Cruise Warner Bros Pact
Even though Tom Cruise inked a non-exclusive pact at Warner Bros earlier this week, it looks like he’ll continue to be busy with Paramount for some time. Reports tonight are that Top Gun 3 is in development at Paramount with Top Gun:Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger currently writing a draft. The...
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‘Top Gun 3’ In The Works At Paramount Following Tom Cruise Warner Bros Pact
Even though Tom Cruise inked a non-exclusive pact at Warner Bros earlier this week, it looks like he’ll continue to be busy with Paramount for some time. Reports tonight are that Top Gun 3 is in development at Paramount with Top Gun:Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger currently writing a draft. The...
Like I said…he’s going to Space.
Haha!!!
He supposed to go into space in a different movie.
Tom Cruise ‘Working Diligently’ on His Next Movie Shot in Space: ‘We’ll See Where We Go’
Tom Cruise teases his next movie set in space and 'Dead Reckoning Part Two.'
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I got a feeling they gonna figure out a way to bring back Goose.
Probably come out with some story he was recruited into Black Ops and working out of country.
Probably come out with some story he was recruited into Black Ops and working out of country.
Why did a sequel take so long?
How can he do that with a broken neck
How can he do that with a broken neck
You realize it’s Hollywood.
The shit ain’t a documentary.
They bring can bring him back shooting lasers out his eyes cuz he got bit by a radioactive spider.
Goose gonna be the Winter Soldier
'Top Gun: Maverick' Prepared Danny Ramirez for 'Captain America: Brave New World'
"You can't fake that [energy]."
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'Top Gun' actor Barry Tubb sues Paramount over use of his image in sequel
Barry Tubb, the actor who played Wolfman in 'Top Gun,' is suing Paramount over what he says is the unauthorized use of his likeness in the hit sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Tom Cruise Wants to ‘Explore a Relationship’ With ‘Stunningly Beautiful’ Costar Monica Barbaro
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lol Maverick trying to wife up Phoenix
What next? Fly an F-18 into outer space?
GTFOH bro. 
Sorry ass, unrealistic plots. Look at these fags talking 
Don't know shit about flying. Dumb fucks are hyping this shit because it's Tom Cruise. Man, fuck this!
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Writer’s Cousin Sues, Claiming He Wrote Key Scenes
The cousin of 'Top Gun: Maverick' screenwriter Eric Singer sued Paramount on Sunday, claiming he wrote key action scenes in the film.
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Tom Cruise Wants to ‘Explore a Relationship’ With ‘Stunningly Beautiful’ Costar Monica Barbaro
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lol Maverick trying to wife up Phoenix
I miss the days of this being considered nice and not these bbl donkey booties
Paramount Plans Immersive ‘Top Gun’ Experience in Las Vegas
Paramount is partnering with Advent Allen Entertainment to turn an undeveloped site at The Strat into a live experience based on the Tom Cruise franchise, promising jet simulators and piano singalongs.
Paramount Plans Immersive ‘Top Gun’ Experience in Las Vegas
Paramount is partnering with Advent Allen Entertainment to turn an undeveloped site at The Strat into a live experience based on the Tom Cruise franchise, promising jet simulators and piano singalongs.
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When I came in it was. Has since been taken out.
‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer
Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein gave an update at CinemaCon.
KIRSTEN CHUBA
APRIL 16, 2026
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Top Gun 3 is officially getting ready for takeoff.
“Top Gun 3 officially in development with a script underway, reuniting Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer,” Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein said Thursday at CinemaCon. There was no mention of a director.
The follow-up to 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick has been in the works for several years now, with Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger hired to write a script two years ago.
Maverick was directed by Joe Kosinski and also starred Teller and Glen Powell. The sequel — which came decades after Tony Scott’s 1986 original — was a massive hit at the box office in 2022, earning $1.5 billion globally and sparking Steven Spielberg to credit Cruise with saving the theatrical business after the pandemic...
Top Gun: Maverick'
Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein gave an update at CinemaCon.
KIRSTEN CHUBA
APRIL 16, 2026
‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer
Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein, speaking alongside partner Dana Goldberg, gave an update at CinemaCon.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Top Gun 3 is officially getting ready for takeoff.
“Top Gun 3 officially in development with a script underway, reuniting Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer,” Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein said Thursday at CinemaCon. There was no mention of a director.
The follow-up to 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick has been in the works for several years now, with Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger hired to write a script two years ago.
Maverick was directed by Joe Kosinski and also starred Teller and Glen Powell. The sequel — which came decades after Tony Scott’s 1986 original — was a massive hit at the box office in 2022, earning $1.5 billion globally and sparking Steven Spielberg to credit Cruise with saving the theatrical business after the pandemic...
Top Gun: Maverick'
‘Top Gun 3’ Officially in the Works With Tom Cruise Returning
'Top Gun 3' is officially in the works with Tom Cruise back for the 'Maverick' sequel.
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‘Top Gun 3’ Officially in the Works With Tom Cruise Returning
'Top Gun 3' is officially in the works with Tom Cruise back for the 'Maverick' sequel.
‘Maverick Act’ Aims To Preserve Three F-14 TomCats With Restoration In Alabama
May 13, 2026
A bipartisan bill is making its way through Washington that would preserve and possibly restore a famous piece of naval aviation history.
The F-14 Tomcat was in service with the Navy for more than 30 years and was famously used in the original "Top Gun" movie.
But when the aircraft retired in 2005, the U.S. government destroyed a majority of the airplanes that were here in the U.S. This made the prospects of the jet returning to the skies next to impossible.
The "Maverick Act" hopes to bring a jet that inspired a generation back to life.
"The Maverick Act got a lot of support," "It passed the Senate unanimously. It now heads to Congress for a final vote."
Pensacola Navy veteran Dan McCort can still feel the raw power the F-14 Tomcat brought to naval aviation.
"It was a blast to fly. I gotta tell you I got it," McCort said. "I love the airplane. I love the missions because it came with a huge mission set.”
The only country in the world flying the jet was Iran. The jets were given to Iran in 1979. But when the government was overthrown, the jets fell into the hands of an anti-American government.
Because of that, when the jet retired in 2006, the U.S. ordered most of the aircraft and its parts be destroyed.
During Operation Epic Fury, American and Israeli pilots destroyed Iran's entire Air Force, including all the remaining flyable F-14s…
May 13, 2026
A bipartisan bill is making its way through Washington that would preserve and possibly restore a famous piece of naval aviation history.
The F-14 Tomcat was in service with the Navy for more than 30 years and was famously used in the original "Top Gun" movie.
But when the aircraft retired in 2005, the U.S. government destroyed a majority of the airplanes that were here in the U.S. This made the prospects of the jet returning to the skies next to impossible.
The "Maverick Act" hopes to bring a jet that inspired a generation back to life.
"The Maverick Act got a lot of support," "It passed the Senate unanimously. It now heads to Congress for a final vote."
Pensacola Navy veteran Dan McCort can still feel the raw power the F-14 Tomcat brought to naval aviation.
"It was a blast to fly. I gotta tell you I got it," McCort said. "I love the airplane. I love the missions because it came with a huge mission set.”
The only country in the world flying the jet was Iran. The jets were given to Iran in 1979. But when the government was overthrown, the jets fell into the hands of an anti-American government.
Because of that, when the jet retired in 2006, the U.S. ordered most of the aircraft and its parts be destroyed.
During Operation Epic Fury, American and Israeli pilots destroyed Iran's entire Air Force, including all the remaining flyable F-14s…
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