“Top Gun: Maverick” is an American film from 2022 directed by Joseph Kosinski. It’s a sequel to the 1986 film “Top Gun” and stars Tom Cruise, who reprises his role as the naval aviator Maverick. The film also features Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, and Lewis Pullman, who reprises his role as Iceman.
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The story is set 30 years after the first film and follows Maverick’s return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School - “TOPGUN”). Maverick must confront his past while training a group of younger pilots, including the son of his deceased best friend Lieutenant Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, USN.
The film was well-received by critics, with many considering it superior to the original. It was named the best film of 2022 by the National Board of Review and also won an award for outstanding achievement in cinematography. The film grossed $1.496 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2022 and the highest-grossing of Cruise’s career.