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Paramount Confirms 'Top Gun 3' in Preparation, Tom Cruise Returns to Star

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Published Apr 17, 2026 5:44 PM ・ Updated Jun 1, 2026 1:30 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Paramount Pictures executives confirmed today that the third installment of the action-drama film 'Top Gun' has officially entered preparation, with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise returning to play the fearless pilot 'Maverick'.
The 2022 sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' grossed approximately $1.5 billion worldwide.

Paramount Pictures executives confirmed today that the third installment of the action-drama film 'Top Gun' has officially entered preparation, with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise returning to play the fearless pilot 'Maverick'. The 2022 sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' grossed approximately $1.5 billion worldwide.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604170198.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 17, 2026

(Central News Agency, Las Vegas, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) Paramount Pictures executives today confirmed that the third installment of the action-drama film 'Top Gun' has officially entered preparation, with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise returning to play the fearless pilot 'Maverick'.

Agence France-Presse reported that Paramount Pictures announced the preparation of 'Top Gun 3' at the CinemaCon film industry conference.

Paramount Pictures executive Josh Greenstein stated that 'Top Gun 3' is officially in preparation, the script is progressing smoothly, and Tom Cruise will once again collaborate with renowned film producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

'Top Gun', released in 1986, made Tom Cruise a superstar. Its 2022 sequel, 'Top Gun: Maverick', grossed approximately $1.5 billion worldwide.

Hollywood legendary director Steven Spielberg publicly praised Tom Cruise for bringing people back to cinemas after COVID-19 (2019 coronavirus disease) with the highly anticipated 'Top Gun: Maverick'. (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150417

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FAQ

When will 'Top Gun 3' be released?

'Top Gun 3' is currently in preparation, and a release date has not yet been announced.

Will Tom Cruise star in 'Top Gun 3'?

Yes, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is confirmed to return as 'Maverick' in 'Top Gun 3'.

What are the key facts in this article?

Paramount Pictures executives confirmed today that the third installment of the action-drama film 'Top Gun' has officially entered preparation, with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise returning to play the fearless pilot 'Maverick'. The 2022 sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' grossed approximately $1.5 billion worldwide.

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