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Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder' Sequel
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Anne Hathaway has been cast opposite Tom Cruise in the sequel to “Days of Thunder,” set for release on June 2, 2028, by Paramount Pictures, with the film being shot for IMAX and released exclusively in theaters with advanced formats like Dolby Cinema and 4DX.
- Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, while Hathaway will portray a racecar team owner and engineer; Jonathan Levine is directing, and Cruise is producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
- The original “Days of Thunder” film, directed by Tony Scott, featured Cruise as a rookie driver recruited by a retired racing legend, with a cast including Nicole Kidman and Robert Duvall.
- Hathaway has had a prolific 2026 with multiple film releases and upcoming projects, including “Verity” and a “Princess Diaries” sequel, highlighting her continued prominence in Hollywood.
- This sequel marks Tom Cruise’s first major franchise project following his reduced involvement in the “Mission: Impossible” series, with additional commitments including another “Top Gun” film and a drama directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
