Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder 2’ for summer 2028

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder 2’ for summer 2028
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Tom Cruise confirmed the upcoming release of a second "Days of Thunder" movie, set for the summer of 2028. The announcement was made through a social media post featuring Cruise alongside co-star Anne Hathaway, with a backdrop of the iconic yellow-and-green car from the original film. The visual shared on Saturday highlights the significant pairing as the project gears up for production. Further details about the film's storyline or additional cast members have not been disclosed.

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  • Tom Cruise announced a sequel to 'Days of Thunder'.
  • Film is set for release in summer 2028.
  • The announcement included an image with co-star Anne Hathaway.
  • The original film gained a significant following since its release.
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The long-awaited sequel to 1990's 'Days of Thunder' is has been confirmed for a 2028 release, per Tom Cruise himself. He is again set to star as Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway. She is set to play the role of a team owner and engineer. The original film followed hotshot young racer Cole Trickle (Cruise) with a lot to learn about stock car racing as he tried to build a career in NASCAR ...Keep reading

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Tom Cruise made it official Saturday afternoon that a second “Days of Thunder” movie is coming in the summer of 2028.Cruise posted a picture on his official social media accounts of himself and co-star Anne Hathaway standing next to the recognizable yellow-and-green car from the first movie. It was taken...

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