Top Gun has been making waves recently. In honor of the original film’s 40th anniversary, Tony Scott’s 1986 action-packed movie returned to theaters alongside its impressive sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, which finally took flight after 36 years. And now, the excellent news: the much-anticipated second installment is now available for streaming for free.
For the sequel, Tom Cruise reprises his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a daring fighter pilot now tasked with mentoring a new group of Top Gun graduates on a seemingly impossible mission. Packed with action and emotion, the film stays true to Scott’s original vision while delivering a thrilling experience that some may even argue surpasses the original.
Alongside Cruise, the star-studded cast includes Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Glen Powell, Chris Parnell, and Danny Ramirez, rounding out the ensemble for Joseph Kosinski’s blockbuster.
Upon its release in May of 2022, the film soared to box office success, grossing $1.5 billion worldwide on a budget of $177 million. Its success in a post-pandemic landscape showcased the enduring appeal of cinematic experiences, proving that blockbusters still have a place in the era of streaming.
The following year, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, collaborators on previous projects like Minority Report and War of the Worlds, shared a moment at the Oscar nominees luncheon. Both vying for Academy Awards, Cruise with Top Gun: Maverick and Spielberg with The Fabelmans, the legendary director praised Cruise for potentially saving Hollywood’s theatrical distribution.
“You saved Hollywood’s ass and you might have saved theatrical distribution,” Spielberg said to Cruise, leaving the actor blushing. With the impact of Top Gun: Maverick, all eyes are on what Cruise will bring to the potential sequel, Top Gun 3.
Top Gun: Maverick is now streaming for free on Pluto, offering audiences the chance to experience its high-flying thrills from the comfort of their own homes.
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