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Nat Geo Sets ‘Top Guns: The Next Generation’ Premiere for Sept. 16 With Next-Day Streaming

Shot by Top Gun: Maverick veterans with in-cockpit cameras, the series immerses viewers in elite strike fighter training.

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Overview

  • The six-part docuseries tracks Navy and Marine student pilots through a six-month final phase where only top performers advance.
  • Footage captures both high-stakes flights and candid off-base moments with family and friends, underscoring the program’s toll.
  • A first trailer released Tuesday previews bombing drills, close-range dogfights, and carrier approaches as instructors stress safety and standards.
  • Episodes roll out weekly on National Geographic at 9/8c starting Sept. 16, with storylines progressing from early tests to a graduation-week finale.
  • Each episode streams the following day on Disney+ and Hulu, extending the series’ reach across Disney’s platforms.