Top Gun 3 Confirmed, Release Date Uncertain Due to Tom Cruise's Busy Schedule

Despite the success of Top Gun: Maverick, the third installment's production hinges on Tom Cruise's availability, currently occupied with Mission: Impossible 8.

Jerry Bruckheimer confirms Top Gun 3 is in development, with Tom Cruise excited about the story idea.
Top Gun: Maverick's success, grossing $1.5 billion worldwide, fuels anticipation for the third installment.
The production of Top Gun 3 is on hold as Cruise is currently filming Mission: Impossible 8 and has another project lined up.
Potential return of Top Gun: Maverick actors Glen Powell and Miles Teller hinted at for the third movie.
The screenplay for Top Gun 3 is being developed, with no clear timeline for filming due to Cruise's packed schedule.