Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in long-awaited sequel to beloved '90s action drama
Tom Cruise has confirmed that Anne Hathaway will star alongside him in the upcoming sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder. The movie is currently in development with a scheduled release date of June 2, 2028.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a significant development in Hollywood's trend of reviving 90s action franchises with high-profile casting.
When Top Gun: Maverick dazzled critics and audiences in 2022, it always seemed likely that Tom Cruise would be eyeing a follow-up to Days of Thunder, another high-octane action-drama where he worked alongside Tony Scott.Progress on the sequel has been slow, though it was said to be in development alongside another instalment in the Top Gun franchise. And now, at long last, we have some major updates on the upcoming film.Taking to X on Saturday (29 August), Cruise confirmed that Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway had joined the cast for the sequel to Days of Thunder, while also sharing that the film was scheduled to be released on 2 June 2028.Related: Best streaming servicesThe post also included a video, in which Cruise and Hathaway are seen standing in front of a green racing car.
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