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Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

21 sourcesUpdated 30 Aug 2026, 2:08 am Coverage regionsInternational
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Tom Cruise announced a sequel to his 1990 film Days of Thunder in an Instagram video featuring Anne Hathaway.

The project is set to be directed by Jonathan Levine with a script by Will Staples.

The film is scheduled for a June 2028 worldwide theatrical release.

One report says Cruise will reprise Cole Trickle and Hathaway will play a racecar team owner and engineer.

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The reporting also notes other upcoming professional projects for both lead actors.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Tom Cruise has announced a Days of Thunder sequel featuring Anne Hathaway and that the film is slated for a June 2028 release.

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The supplied reports do not provide further production details beyond the announced roles and creative team, so additional casting and other specifics could still be updated later.

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The coverage presents the sequel as an announced project rather than a disputed one. It says Tom Cruise revealed the film with Anne Hathaway in an Instagram video. The reports also name the director, the writer, and the planned release window. One report adds role details for Cruise and Hathaway.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel with Anne Hathaway in new video

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The Times of India reports that actor Tom Cruise announced a sequel to his 1990 film Days of Thunder in an Instagram video featuring Anne Hathaway. According to the report, the project will be directed by Jonathan Levine with a script by Will Staples, and it is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in June 2028. The article also outlines details from the original film and lists various other upcoming projects for both lead actors.

Outlook India Neutral framing Reported

Tom Cruise And Anne Hathaway Team Up For Days Of Thunder Sequel; Film Set For June 2028 Release

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Outlook India reports that Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway have teamed up for a Days of Thunder sequel, which was announced on Instagram and is scheduled for a June 2028 release by Paramount Pictures. The article states that Cruise will reprise his role as Cole Trickle while Hathaway will play a racecar team owner and engineer. Additionally, the report mentions that Jonathan Levine is set to direct and notes other upcoming professional projects for both actors.