Top Gun: Maverick's Legacy & Sequel

0:00On April 1st, Prime Video just dropped the classic, the 1986 Tom Cruise Action Hit Top Gun. This flick star cruises Maverick, with Val Kilmer as Iceman and a Statcast including Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis. Directed by Tony Scott, it became the biggest box office draw that year, raking in over 350 million worldwide on a Modus 13-2, $15 million budget. Despite mixed takes from critics back then, fans have kept the love alive, giving it an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes popcorn meter. The story follows Maverick's wild ride at the Elite Top Gun school, whereas Bull Style clashes with top pilots while he chases skills and sparks. With his instructor, that original run set up massive nostalgia, paving the way for the 2022 sequel, Top Gun Maverick. Cruise returned, joined by Miles Teller and Glenn Powell, turning it into a smash with 96% approval and over 1.4 billion in. Global earnings, his biggest ever.

1:02Now, Paramounts cooking up a third chapter in the franchise, keeping the high-flying momentum going strong. So if you're an Amazon Prime member, queue it up today and get that adrenaline pumping before the next Maverick mission blast off. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.