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Nat Geo Sets Sept. 16 Premiere for 'Top Guns: The Next Generation' With Trailer and Full Episode Lineup

The docuseries promises in-cockpit footage from Maverick-aligned filmmakers, spotlighting six months of elite Navy and Marine strike fighter training.

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Overview

  • The six-part series debuts Sept. 16 on National Geographic with weekly episodes through Oct. 21, followed by next-day streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
  • Cameras follow Navy and Marine Corps student pilots through the advanced phase of training, capturing operations in the air and personal lives off-base.
  • In-cockpit rigs and cinematic aerial work feature contributions from creatives behind Top Gun: Maverick to deliver a front-row view of flight operations.
  • Episode titles and dates include Strike (Sept. 16), Catching the Wire (Sept. 23), Attack Attack! (Sept. 30), Fight's On! (Oct. 7), Head-to-Head (Oct. 14) and Last Chance (Oct. 21).
  • Storylines highlight bombing drills, carrier landings and dogfighting while underscoring high pressure, physical strain and the reality that some students will not advance.