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Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to Days of Thunder: ‘It’s not just about racing’

Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to Days of Thunder: ‘It’s not just about racing’

At Daytona International Speedway, 64-year-old Tom Cruise announced plans for a sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder. Standing on a stage, he emphasized that the new film would go beyond racing, focusing on the community and culture surrounding NASCAR drivers. Anne Hathaway will co-star as a team owner and engineer, with the movie set to release in June 2028 by Paramount Pictures.

Cruise will also serve as a producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper, with Jonathan Levine directing. The original Days of Thunder film, despite being largely panned, has since become a cult favorite among NASCAR fans. Cruise, known for his stunts in the original, is expected to participate in many of them again, including potentially pit road duties.

The sequel aims to capture the excitement and danger of NASCAR, with Cruise's participation likely boosting the film's prospects.

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