Top Gun 3

Top Gun 3 – Journey from legend to future
After the resounding success of Top Gun: Maverick (2022), the third part of the long-awaited series – Top Gun 3 – is gradually taking shape. Global audiences are still not satisfied with the thrilling landing on the aircraft carrier or the impressive camera angles of Maverick. Now, the question “What will Top Gun 3 be?” is becoming a hot topic on every film forum.
1. Development and the future
According to screenwriter and producer Christopher McQuarrie – who wrote and produced Top Gun: Maverick – the script for the third film “was already in the works, it was already in hand” and “it wasn’t hard to come up with”
He recounted on the Happy Sad Confused podcast: “Ehren Kruger made a suggestion, I was like ‘Mhm actually…’, and after just one conversation, the story was set.”

This shows that the third film is not just a commercial move, but an idea with depth, an emotional connection between the characters – something McQuarrie considers “what makes these films so appealing”.In addition, Tom Cruise – the actor associated with the role of Maverick – also confirmed that Top Gun 3 is still actively in development

Along with that, Jay Ellis – the actor in Maverick – shared that the writing team is "in the process of finalizing the script" to ensure quality
2. The cast to look forward to
Tom Cruise is likely to return as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, although there has been no official announcement, most sources confirm that he is still attached to the project
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. Actor Miles Teller – as “Rooster” (son of Goose) – is also believed to be returning, as part of the next story plan of producer Joseph Kosinski
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. New faces such as Glen Powell (as Hangman) continue to be expected to appear, as their roles were strongly built in Maverick 3. Script and direction
Currently, only a few rough details about the plot have been revealed. Some rumors from forums (like Reddit) have suggested that Top Gun 3 could explore the story between Maverick and a Su‑57 pilot who appeared in Maverick
However, this is still just a rumor, with no official source confirming it.
The key point that McQuarrie emphasized is that the emotional element will be at the heart of the third installment – ​​relationships, unresolved pain, and the development of the main characters. This suggests that Top Gun 3 is aiming for a deeper character, adding more dimension to the pure action.
4. Production and release date
Although the script is "in the frame", there is no official green light for filming yet – no one has announced a start date. Screen Rant and CBR revealed that filming will likely take place from late 2025 to early 2026. Meanwhile, Variety (1/2024) said the project has been officially developed, but is waiting for the script to be ripe to take the next step.

Therefore, if everything goes well, the dream of reuniting Maverick will probably come true soon - most likely in 2026 or 2027.

Conclusion
Top Gun 3 is no longer a far-fetched idea but has entered the serious script writing stage. The story is built not only based on eye-catching action elements, but also focuses on the psychological depth and emotional flow of the characters. Although the exact filming time and release date are unknown, the return of Tom Cruise and stars such as Miles Teller, Glen Powell ... has created great expectations.
In short, if Maverick reunites in 2026-2027, the audience will not only be able to fly with aerial acrobatics, but also be immersed in a love story, bonding and inner turmoil. And that is what has created the lasting appeal of the Top Gun brand over 40 years.
Summary of main content:

The script has been formed, the writing team is fully developing.
Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Glen Powell are likely to continue to accompany each other
The plot focuses on emotional depth and connection between characters.
Filming can begin in late 2025 - early 2026, waiting for the official schedule.