Days Of Thunder Returns

Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise for 'Days of Thunder' Sequel

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Hollywood is heading back to the racetrack, with Anne Hathaway joining Tom Cruise in the long-awaited sequel to the 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder. Paramount Pictures has set the film for a June 2, 2028 theatrical release, nearly four decades after the original.

Cruise will return as Cole Trickle, the ambitious NASCAR driver he portrayed in the original film. Hathaway will take on a new role as a race-car team owner and engineer, marking the first time the two stars will share the screen.

The sequel will be directed by Jonathan Levine, with Cruise producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper. The film is planned to be shot for IMAX and released exclusively in cinemas, including premium formats such as Dolby Cinema and 4DX.

The original Days of Thunder, directed by Tony Scott, starred Cruise alongside Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall and Randy Quaid. The 1990 film followed Cole Trickle as he pursued success in the high-speed world of NASCAR.

The new sequel comes as Cruise continues his return to major franchise filmmaking following the success of Top Gun: Maverick. Production is expected to begin in early 2027, with further story and casting details still under wraps.