Top Gun 2 will receive an exclusive theatrical release before it drops on streaming services. The much-delayed sequel’s Memorial Day weekend premiere comes nearly three years afterTop Gun: Maverick was originally supposed to debut in theaters, but anticipation for the Tom Cruise stunt-filled action drama hasn’t waned. Rather than opt for a streaming debut amid a global pandemic, Paramount Pictures and the team behind Top Gun 2 held out in hopes of a bigger theatrical premiere, so its online debut and streaming future aren't at the forefront of the studio's mind.
Premiering 36 years after the original movie, Top Gun 2 brings back Tom Cruise as Maverick and Val Kilmer as Iceman to train a new generation of pilots at the premiere flight academy. Joining Top Gun’s original actors as new recruits are Miles Teller’s Rooster, Glen Powell’s Hangman, Lewis Pullman’s Bob, and Jay Ellis’ Payback, with Jennifer Connelly’s Penny replacing Charlie as Maverick’s love interest. The long-awaited Top Gun 2's reviews are already significantly more positive than its predecessor, meaning the demand to watch it both in theaters and online is apt to be higher than anticipated.
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As Top Gun 2 is being distributed by Paramount, the high-profile release is likely to follow the studio's previous trend for streaming drops. While the studio has yet to announce an official streaming release date for Top Gun 2, their recent movies have typically received a 45-day exclusive theatrical window before dropping on Paramount+. The Lost City premiered in theaters on March 25 and arrived on Paramount+ for streaming on May 10, giving the film a 46-day window. If Tom Cruise's Top Gun 2 follows this
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