Top Gun 3's Perfect Tom Cruise Replacement Makes A Maverick Theory Even More Likely

Although Glen Powell’s success since Top Gun: Maverick’s release makes one Top Gun 3 story more likely, that doesn’t mean the series should take this route. By the time Top Gun: Maverick’s ending rolled around, it was obvious that its sequel would have its work cut out for it. It took Top Gun: Maverick 36 years to reach cinema screens, yet the much-delayed sequel turned out to be more than worth the wait despite the odds. Top Gun: Maverick deepened the story of Maverick, spotlighting one of star Tom Cruise’s best performances in the process.