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Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- The sequel to the 1990 film "Days of Thunder" is confirmed for release on June 2, 2028, with Tom Cruise reprising his role as Cole Trickle and Anne Hathaway joining as a team owner and engineer.
- Jonathan Levine will direct the film, with Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer producing alongside Tommy Harper, and it will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters.
- Cruise recently appeared at the NASCAR Cup Series finale, discussing the sequel with NASCAR personnel and emphasizing the film's connection to the racing community.
- The original "Days of Thunder" remains influential in NASCAR culture and inspired figures like F1 champion Jenson Button, with the sequel's development gaining momentum after the success of the film "F1" produced by Bruckheimer.
- Plot details are scarce, but the sequel is expected to feature NASCAR's weekly series prominently, continuing the original's formula of blending dramatic racing action with real-life motorsport elements.
