It grossed over $1.49 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of Tom Cruise's career and the second-highest of 2022.
It’s rare for a sequel released 36 years later to surpass the original — but Top Gun: Maverick does exactly that. From the breathtaking practical aerial dogfights to Tom Cruise’s genuine commitment to real flying, this movie delivers nostalgia without relying on it.
Director Joseph Kosinski and Tom Cruise insisted on using real F/A-18 Super Hornets and filming actors in actual cockpits to capture genuine G-forces, minimizing the use of CGI. Understanding "1377x" and the Risks