Overview

• Joseph Kosinski confirmed the sequel is in the early script development phase with Ehren Kruger on writing duties
• The narrative will center on Pete “Maverick” Mitchell confronting an existential crisis that expands beyond his personal stakes
• Filmmakers have pledged to greenlight the project only if they believe the story meets a high standard
• Tom Cruise’s availability and concurrent projects such as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning have contributed to the gradual pace of development
• The follow-up builds on Top Gun: Maverick’s $1.5 billion global success but currently lacks a release date