Strap in! Is this high-octane 90s classic is racing back onto our screens?
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A classic high-octane film from the 1990s is gearing up for a surprise return.
After the roaring success of another Tom Cruise blockbuster sequel, Hollywood is once again revisiting the fast lane.
And this time, it’s a familiar favourite that once brought NASCAR into the spotlight.
A beloved Tom Cruise film is revving its engines for a long-awaited sequel—more than 30 years after it first lit up cinemas.
Top Gun: Maverick was a box office triumph, raking in almost $1.5 billion worldwide to become the second highest-grossing film of 2022.
Off the back of that success, Cruise has now turned his attention to another adrenaline-fuelled classic: Days of Thunder.
Co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the sequel was officially in the works, saying: ‘Well, there’s always new technologies, there’s always new ways to do things and to see things. Tom is such a great individual—comes up with phenomenal ideas. So, we’ll have something really exciting for an audience once we pull it together.’
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The original Days of Thunder, released in 1990, made a splash at the box office, earning $150 million worldwide on a $60 million budget.
The film followed the story of Cole Trickle, a rookie driver making his mark on the high-stakes world of NASCAR—played by Cruise at the height of his action-star fame.
More than three decades on, Cruise has remained coy but hopeful about the possibility of revisiting his former roles.
In an earlier appearance he teased: ‘All of these things we’re working on. We’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick.
There are numerous other films that we’re actively working on right now.’
The return to the racetrack has already received support from some high-profile figures in the motorsport world.
Hendrick Motorsports chairman and former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon expressed full support for the sequel: ‘Let’s do Days of Thunder 2, I am all for that. Tom Cruise has told me it’s gonna happen, so let’s make it happen.’
Gordon also noted the cultural significance of the original film, saying: ‘When I came into NASCAR,Days of Thunder had just come out. It played a huge role in the growth of NASCAR. So let’s bring it back.’
Cruise’s career resurgence with Top Gun: Maverick has clearly reignited audience appetite for high-octane nostalgia—and with Bruckheimer and Cruise behind the wheel once more, fans of Days of Thunder may soon find themselves back on the track.
After more than three decades, Days of Thunder could soon be back on the big screen—with the same star power and even more horsepower.
Did you see the original when it first hit cinemas, and do you think a sequel can capture that same lightning-in-a-bottle feeling?
Tom Cruise has a way of keeping fans on their toes—whether it’s reviving a classic film or making headlines for his off-screen moments.
Just as his return to Days of Thunder has sparked fresh excitement, his recent red carpet appearance left many wondering about the man behind the action hero.
For senior Australians who’ve followed his career for decades, it’s a fascinating look at how much—and how little—has changed.
Read more: Tom Cruise’s surprising red carpet response leaves fans questioning his private life
After the roaring success of another Tom Cruise blockbuster sequel, Hollywood is once again revisiting the fast lane.
And this time, it’s a familiar favourite that once brought NASCAR into the spotlight.
A beloved Tom Cruise film is revving its engines for a long-awaited sequel—more than 30 years after it first lit up cinemas.
Top Gun: Maverick was a box office triumph, raking in almost $1.5 billion worldwide to become the second highest-grossing film of 2022.
Off the back of that success, Cruise has now turned his attention to another adrenaline-fuelled classic: Days of Thunder.
Tom Cruise brings back Days of Thunder. Image source: Rotten Tomatoes
Co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the sequel was officially in the works, saying: ‘Well, there’s always new technologies, there’s always new ways to do things and to see things. Tom is such a great individual—comes up with phenomenal ideas. So, we’ll have something really exciting for an audience once we pull it together.’
Source: Youtube/Entertainment Tonight
The original Days of Thunder, released in 1990, made a splash at the box office, earning $150 million worldwide on a $60 million budget.
The film followed the story of Cole Trickle, a rookie driver making his mark on the high-stakes world of NASCAR—played by Cruise at the height of his action-star fame.
More than three decades on, Cruise has remained coy but hopeful about the possibility of revisiting his former roles.
In an earlier appearance he teased: ‘All of these things we’re working on. We’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick.
There are numerous other films that we’re actively working on right now.’
The return to the racetrack has already received support from some high-profile figures in the motorsport world.
Hendrick Motorsports chairman and former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon expressed full support for the sequel: ‘Let’s do Days of Thunder 2, I am all for that. Tom Cruise has told me it’s gonna happen, so let’s make it happen.’
Gordon also noted the cultural significance of the original film, saying: ‘When I came into NASCAR,Days of Thunder had just come out. It played a huge role in the growth of NASCAR. So let’s bring it back.’
Cruise’s career resurgence with Top Gun: Maverick has clearly reignited audience appetite for high-octane nostalgia—and with Bruckheimer and Cruise behind the wheel once more, fans of Days of Thunder may soon find themselves back on the track.
After more than three decades, Days of Thunder could soon be back on the big screen—with the same star power and even more horsepower.
Did you see the original when it first hit cinemas, and do you think a sequel can capture that same lightning-in-a-bottle feeling?
Tom Cruise has a way of keeping fans on their toes—whether it’s reviving a classic film or making headlines for his off-screen moments.
Just as his return to Days of Thunder has sparked fresh excitement, his recent red carpet appearance left many wondering about the man behind the action hero.
For senior Australians who’ve followed his career for decades, it’s a fascinating look at how much—and how little—has changed.
Read more: Tom Cruise’s surprising red carpet response leaves fans questioning his private life
