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Tom Cruise to reprise role in follow-up to Days of Thunder

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Tom Cruise to reprise role in follow-up to Days of Thunder

Summary

Tom Cruise is set to return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to the iconic film "Days of Thunder." The announcement was made on August 29, 2026. This follow-up aims to revisit the world of stock car racing and the legacy of the original film. Further details regarding the cast and production timeline have yet to be disclosed.

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By the Numbers

•Tom Cruise reprises his role as Cole Trickle.
•The announcement was made on August 29, 2026.
•The film is a follow-up to the original "Days of Thunder."
•Details on cast and production timeline remain unconfirmed.

Latest Updates

8:49 PMMotorsport.com — Tom Cruise talks about his love of NASCAR and the process in creating Days of Thunder 2
8:41 PMYahoo Sports — The Real NASCAR Driver Who Inspired Tom Cruise’s Cole Trickle in ‘Days of Thunder’
8:54 PMESPN — Cruise announces a 'Days of Thunder' follow-up

What they're saying

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Ahead of the NASCAR regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway last weekend, action movie star Tom Cruise confirmed that Days of Thunder, the story of fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, will be back for a sequel in June of 2028. The original film released in 1990, and remains ever-popular among NASCAR fans. Speaking on 'The Pat McAfee Show' in a new interview this week, Cruise ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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Tom Cruise is returning as Cole Trickle in the “Days of Thunder” sequel, but the famous character has deep roots in the story of a real NASCAR star.
— Yahoo Sports