The Top Gun sequel made a billion dollars at the global box office and was nominated for numerous awards. The casting ...

The late Tony Scott directed the first film. Ridley Scott was asked to pilot the sequel to Top Gun, but declined for a sentimental reason. “I wanted him to see it before anybody,” said Álvarez.

He is yet to hear back from Cruise, and will likely spend a few months to get back in shape for the sequel once he does. Hence, it should be a while before Top Gun 3 goes into production.

Cruise also has other pending projects that would take precedence, including another Top Gun sequel and upcoming films with Warner Bros./Legendary and Universal. Days of Thunder might seem an odd ...

Tom Cruise played a U.S. Navy aviator in the "Top Gun" movies, and now he's being recognized by the military branch for his on-screen contributions.

Tom Cruise, the world's most famous fictional "Top Gun," was honored on Tuesday with the U.S. Navy's highest civilian award for his contributions to the military's image through film.