Tom Cruise Sets 'Days of Thunder' Sequel for June 2, 2028 at Daytona

3 articles · Updated · WRAL News · Aug 30

Daytona International Speedway became the launch site Saturday for Tom Cruise’s official reveal that he will return as Cole Trickle in a “Days of Thunder” sequel due June 2, 2028.
Cruise framed the film as a story about NASCAR’s team culture as much as racing, while Paramount confirmed Anne Hathaway as a team owner-engineer, with Jonathan Levine directing and Will Staples writing.
Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper joined Cruise at the pre-race drivers’ meeting before the Cup Series regular-season finale, underscoring the project’s close tie to NASCAR’s biggest stage.
The sequel follows years of interest around the 1990 original, a $157.9 million global hit that was mocked inside NASCAR at release but later became a cult favorite still quoted by fans.