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  "id": 4339816,
  "title": "Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to Days of Thunder: ‘It’s not just about racing’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tom-cruise-announces-a-follow-up-film-to-days-of-thunder-its-not-just",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:37:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/tom-cruise-anne-hathaway-announce-a-follow-up-film-to-days-of-thunder-10855344/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/anne-hathaway-joins-tom-cruise-in-days-of-thunder-follow-up-paramount",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:58:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise In ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ At Paramount",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/anne-hathaway-joins-tom-cruise-in-days-of-thunder-2-at-paramount",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:59:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Tom Cruise’s ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Set for June 2028 with Anne Hathaway Joining",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tom-cruises-days-of-thunder-sequel-set-for-june-2028-with-anne",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:11:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Anne Hathaway to Star in ‘Days of Thunder 2’ With Tom Cruise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/anne-hathaway-to-star-in-days-of-thunder-2-with-tom-cruise",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:15:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel: Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise, Release Date Set at Paramount",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/days-of-thunder-sequel-anne-hathaway-joins-tom-cruise-release-date",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:32:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Anne Hathaway to help Tom Cruise into the car for Days Of Thunder sequel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/anne-hathaway-to-help-tom-cruise-into-the-car-for-days-of-thunder",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:38:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tom-cruise-announces-days-of-thunder-sequel-to-release-in-2028-co",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:13:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Tom Cruise Confirms ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel With Anne Hathaway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tom-cruise-confirms-days-of-thunder-sequel-with-anne-hathaway",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:33:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to ‘Days of Thunder’ to hit theaters in 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tom-cruise-announces-a-follow-up-film-to-days-of-thunder-to-hit",
        "published": "2026-08-29T19:29:07.000Z"
      }
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