Glen Powell Makes Surprising Announcement On 'Top Gun 3' Film

By: Luke Evans | 07/23/2024

Glen Powell gave an exciting update on the much-anticipated "Top Gun 3" during a live interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast alongside his "Twisters" co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones. When asked about his upcoming projects, Powell confirmed that "Top Gun 3" would be his next big undertaking, stating,

more or less confirming that a start date has been set for him to start work on the film.

The news of a third "Top Gun" movie had been floating around since January, when Paramount Pictures officially announced the development of the sequel. Powell's confirmation on the podcast has now given fans something concrete to look forward to. Powell, who starred as Jake “Hangman” Seresin in "Top Gun: Maverick," has remained tight-lipped about specific details, responding “absolutely not” when asked if there were any more details he could share about the film.

"Top Gun: Maverick" was a monumental success, grossing nearly $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office, making it the 13th highest-grossing movie of all time and the biggest film of Tom Cruise's career. The film's success has undoubtedly fueled anticipation for the third installment, with Powell set to reunite with Cruise and Miles Teller.

Despite the secrecy surrounding the project, Powell hinted at exciting developments at the Sundance Film Festival back in January, saying, “There is going to be some fun stuff being announced soon … but it was confidential to me. I talk to [Joseph] Kosinski, Cruise and Jerry [Bruckheimer] all the time. There is stuff happening and it sounds very exciting. I don’t know when I’ll be going back … I’m sure there is a jet waiting for me sometime in the future,” he joked.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer also confirmed in March that progress on the sequel is underway, although the timeline remains uncertain due to Cruise’s busy schedule. The buzz around "Top Gun 3" continues to build, promising another thrilling chapter in the iconic franchise.

With "Top Gun: Maverick" having reinvigorated movie theaters post-pandemic and captured the hearts of millions with its action-packed, pro-America storyline, the expectations for "Top Gun 3" are sky-high. As Powell prepares to return to the skies, fans can look forward to more high-flying action and nostalgic moments with the beloved characters.