Top Gun: Maverick
Directed by Joseph KosinskiSet 30 years after its predecessor, it follows Maverick's return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School - "TOPGUN"), where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger pilots, among them the son of Maverick's deceased best friend Lieutenant Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, USN.
Top Gun: Maverick Ratings & Reviews
- MikeOctober 11, 2024Top Gun: Maverick is more than just an exciting experience, but the thrilling fighter jet scenes is where it shines the most "What the enemy doesn’t know is your limit." I did not expect this film to be this good. It was everything I wanted it to be... and more. It wasn't just an exciting experience with thrilling fighter jet flights, it was also a film with a strong emotional connection and solid humor that was delivered by some great acting. But I do have to admit that the fighter jets were definitely the aspect where this film shines the most. The story and character arcs in this film were pretty cliché, but luckily they were supported by great pacing, great acting and a solid plot. The plot had a great balance between the action and non-action sequences, which heavily contributed to the overall pacing. Although the character arcs were pretty cliché, I really liked the character arc and chemistry between Maverick and Rooster. The other characters didn't have much character development, which resulted in a muted emotional connection with them. This is in my opinion something the original film did better. Another aspect I really liked was the fact that not only the pilots are prepared for the mission, but the viewer is too. This builds a lot of tension and nerve-wrecking moments during the third act, which made it very captivating. The cinematography was really immersive and created a lot of tension during the action scenes. The cockpit shots with the center framed pilots really emphasized their reactions and facial expressions, which showed the stress they experienced during these action scenes. These shots also had the same aesthetics as the original film, which I liked. The fighter jet aerial shots were also really beautiful. With multiple impressive fighter jets on screen you don't want the cinematography to be distracting, you want the focus to go to the fighter jets so the viewer can be immersed in the action. This is exactly what the cinematography of Top Gun: Maverick achieved. The cinematography wasn't the only thing that focussed on the fighter jets and the action, the audio did too. The audio in this film was, for me, the most impressive aspect of the film. The sound of the engines have a very strong impact on the viewer, which heavily contributed to the immersive experience. There is just something special about the roaring sound of a fighter jet. Read full review at Letterboxd: Mike_v_E
- munk8884d agoBeware the bird strike.
- Jav79March 17, 2025A great follow up to the OG Top gun.
- Austin BurkeJuly 31, 2025Not only does Maverick nail it, but it soars above and beyond its predecessor. The emotion is surprisingly impactful, as we still feel the weight of the original’s events. Cruise and Teller are in top form, and the third act is an action-packed knockout
- ChaeMarch 26, 2026Literally my favourite movie, and best comfort movie to watch EVER. W Tom Cruise for doing all of his stunts, big applause to him.
- KyungminMarch 4, 2026Top Gun is the greatest movie of our lives—twice over, once in the 20th century and again in the 21st.
- Kbean206September 26, 2025Seen it 6 times, twice in theaters. Still worth every damn minute. I LOVE THIS MOVIE
- Joshua HeneyMarch 25, 2026A great movie honestly. Had been awhile since I watched it and decided to see it again. Forgot about how cool the different scenes were where they did some insane shots of the different jets and whatnot. Trying to be vague so I don’t give too much away, but this is definitely the perfect successor to the original Top Gun. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loved the first who’s interested in seeing how this story branches out and continues.
- makdelartMarch 25, 2026All in all, it’s a very good sequel; it ties in nicely with and builds on the storylines from the first film, though that doesn’t change the fact that the real excitement only really kicks in once the actual mission begins. Personally, I’d have cut the whole Jennifer Connelly storyline – there was no spark there anyway – and focused on the flying and the missions. That would have been a great film!
- TomVaderMarch 11, 2026It was a great time, and I appreciate how much this still felt like a part 2 and not a remake.
- ZiranJanuary 31, 2026Feel good move with great story.
- Ant PoppleJanuary 31, 2026The Best of the Best🙌🏻
- Eldon McGuinnessFebruary 17, 2025Another installment in the Top Gun franchise that doesn't fail to excite. The continued story of Maverick shows that although time marches on, life never really slows down. The cinematic experience provided is nothing short of breathtaking, from the rendering of a high-altitude sequence to the lightning-quick navigations that we all loved in the original. The story continues its trend of impossible odds being met by an indomitable will, ultimately resulting in a showdown that leaves you feeling complete and yet still wanting more.
- chrismoraitisApril 4, 2025A rare occasion where the sequel of an 80s movie is better than the original. Amazing film.
- SAID MTSJanuary 30, 2026Trades CGI green-screens for actual G-force face-melting, making it the rarest of sequels: one that actually justifies its 36-year wait.
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Top Gun: Maverick Trivia
Top Gun: Maverick was released on May 21, 2022.
Top Gun: Maverick was directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Top Gun: Maverick has a runtime of 2h 10m.
Top Gun: Maverick was produced by Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison, Tom Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer.
Set 30 years after its predecessor, it follows Maverick's return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School - "TOPGUN"), where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger pilots, among them the son of Maverick's deceased best friend Lieutenant Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, USN.
The key characters in Top Gun: Maverick are Capt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Tom Cruise), Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky (Val Kilmer), Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw (Miles Teller).
Top Gun: Maverick is rated PG-13.
Top Gun: Maverick is an Action, Drama film.
Top Gun: Maverick has an audience rating of 9.9 out of 10.
Top Gun: Maverick had a budget of $170M.
Top Gun: Maverick has made $1.49B at the box office.