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Tom Cruise Days of Thunder sequel

Entities: Jerry Bruckheimer · Tom Cruise · Jonathan Levine · Days of Thunder · Paramount Pictures

Overview

Paramount Pictures continues to develop a sequel to the 1990 racing film *Days of Thunder*. After the initial July 22 and July 24 announcements confirming Tom Cruise’s return as Cole Trickle and his producer role alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, the studio reaffirmed Jonathan Levine’s involvement as director and Will Staples as screenwriter. The sequel is being treated as a priority, with the studio hoping to echo the box‑office success of *Top Gun: Maverick*.

On July 24, 2026 Paramount announced that development is advancing, confirming Cruise’s lead return, Bruckheimer’s continued production involvement, Levine’s directorial negotiations, and Staples’ screenplay work. NASCAR is reported to be collaborating with the filmmakers as the project moves forward.

A further update on July 28, 2026 stated that Paramount has officially green‑lit the sequel, reiterating the same creative team and noting the announcement follows recent promotion of the original film on Swedish television. The studio frames the effort as a confidence‑driven revival of a cult‑status racing franchise, though plot details and additional casting remain undisclosed.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tom Cruise's Days of Thunder Sequel Greenlit by Paramount

    Paramount confirms a sequel to Tom Cruise’s 1990 film Days of Thunder, with Cruise returning as Cole Trickle, Jonathan Levine set to direct and Jerry Bruckheimer producing.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Tom Cruise to Reprise Role in Paramount’s Days of Thunder Sequel

    Paramount moves ahead with *Days of Thunder* sequel; Tom Cruise returns as Cole Trickle, produces with Jerry Bruckheimer, and Jonathan Levine is set to direct.

  3. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 27 sources
    Tom Cruise to reprise Cole Trickle in Paramount's Days of Thunder 2; Jonathan Levine in talks to direct

    Paramount is developing *Days of Thunder* 2 with Tom Cruise returning as Cole Trickle, co‑producing with Jerry Bruckheimer; Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct and Will Staples is writing the script.

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