Days of Thunder 2
| Days of Thunder 2 | |
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| Directed by | TBA |
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| Written by | Will Staples |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Days of Thunder 2 is an upcoming American sports action drama film written by Will Staples. It is the sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder, with Tom Cruise reprising his starring role as Cole Trickle.
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle
Production
Development
First talks of the film receiving a sequel were reported in March 2022 by The Hollywood Reporter, reporting that Paramount had pitched the idea of a TV series but that Cruise rejected it immediately.[1] In the summer of 2023, it was reported that Cruise was interested in making a sequel to the film.[2]
On November 1, 2024 it was reported that Tom Cruise was in early talks with Paramount Pictures about a sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder.[3][4]
It was reported on June 23, 2025 that in an interview with Jerry Bruckheimer on the red carpet for the F1 movie, Bruckheimer confirmed the film was in development[5]
In March 2026, Motorsports insiders Jayski's Silly Season Site and Adam Stern reported that Will Staples had met with several current NASCAR Cup Series teams and drivers to begin writing the sequel. He was reported as being seen at the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race and the 2026 Daytona 500.[6][7]
Filming
On July 22, 2026 it was reported that filming was expected to begin in early 2027.[8][9][10]
References
- ↑ "The Real Mission Impossible: Saying "No" to Tom Cruise". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Tom Cruise Developing Days Of Thunder 2 With Top Gun 2 Director". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Tom Cruise in Early Talks for 'Days of Thunder' Sequel". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Tom Cruise Eyeing 'Days of Thunder' Sequel for Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter (2). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "'Days of Thunder 2' confirmed with Tom Cruise back in the driver's seat". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "'Days of Thunder' sequel looking more likely". Jayski. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Sources: Hollywood writer dispatched to NASCAR races to help form 'Days of Thunder' sequel". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "DAYS OF THUNDER 2 MOVING FORWARD WITH TOM CRUISE SET TO RETURN FOR SEQUEL FILM". Motorsport. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Days of Thunder Sequel Gets Green Light". Hagerty. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Can Tom Cruise make Days of Thunder 2 go harder than Top Gun: Maverick?". GQ. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
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