Tom Cruise stars as Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell in the original Top Gun film released in 1986, laying the foundation for the sequel.
Tom Cruise undergoes extensive pilot training to authentically portray a naval aviator, including flying fighter jets for the new film.
Principal photography for Top Gun: Maverick starts, including aerial scenes filmed with real fighter jets.
The sequel to Top Gun is officially released, grossing significant box office revenue worldwide and receiving critical acclaim.