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Untitled Days of Thunder sequel
Directed byJonathan Levine
Written byWill Staples
Produced by
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Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • June 2, 2028 (2028-06-02)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled Days of Thunder sequel is an upcoming American sports action drama film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Will Staples. It is the sequel to the 1990 film of the same name, Days of Thunder, with Tom Cruise reprising his starring role as Cole Trickle, alongside Anne Hathaway.

Days of Thunder is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on June 2, 2028.

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Production

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Development

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Cruise in 2026
Bruckheimer in 2022
Tom Cruise (left) and Jerry Bruckheimer (right) are set to produce the film.

First talks of the film receiving a sequel were reported in March 2022 by The Hollywood Reporter, reporting that Paramount Pictures had pitched the idea of a TV series but that Cruise rejected it immediately.[1] In the summer of 2023, it was reported that Cruise was interested in making a sequel to the film.[2]

In November 2024, it was reported that Tom Cruise was interested in making a sequel to the 1990 racing film Days of Thunder. After wrapping up "Mission: Impossible 8", and already working towards a Top Gun 3 film with Paramount Pictures, the timing of which project went forward with Paramount first would depend on which script Cruise ultimately preferred.[3]

On June 23, 2025, in an interview with Jerry Bruckheimer on the red carpet for the F1 movie, Bruckheimer confirmed the film was in development[4]

In March 2026, Motorsports insiders Jayski's Silly Season Site and Adam Stern reported that Will Staples had met with several current NASCAR Cup Series teams and drivers to begin writing the sequel. He was reported as being seen at the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race and the 2026 Daytona 500.[5][6] In July 2026, Jonathan Levine was in talks to direct the film. Principal photography is expected to begin in early 2027.[7] In August 2026, Anne Hathaway joined the cast, and Jonathan Levine was confirmed to direct the film.[8]

Filming

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On July 22, 2026 it was reported that filming was expected to begin in early 2027.[9][10][11]

Release

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Days of Thunder is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on June 2, 2028.[8]

References

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  1. ↑ "The Real Mission Impossible: Saying "No" to Tom Cruise". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Exclusive: Tom Cruise Developing Days Of Thunder 2 With Top Gun 2 Director". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  3. ↑ Masters, Kim; Hibberd, James (November 1, 2024). "Tom Cruise Eyeing 'Days of Thunder' Sequel for Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ↑ "'Days of Thunder 2' confirmed with Tom Cruise back in the driver's seat". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ "'Days of Thunder' sequel looking more likely". Jayski. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Sources: Hollywood writer dispatched to NASCAR races to help form 'Days of Thunder' sequel". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kit, Borys (July 22, 2026). "'Days of Thunder 2': Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount's Racing Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (August 29, 2026). "Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise In 'Days Of Thunder 2' At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "DAYS OF THUNDER 2 MOVING FORWARD WITH TOM CRUISE SET TO RETURN FOR SEQUEL FILM". Motorsport. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Days of Thunder Sequel Gets Green Light". Hagerty. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Can Tom Cruise make Days of Thunder 2 go harder than Top Gun: Maverick?". GQ. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
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