An estimated global gross of $180 million in the first weekend alone
“Top Gun: Maverick” should mark something historic in the career of Tom Cruise, when it comes to box office revenue. According to deadlinethe sequel could become the biggest debut of all productions starring the star, grossing in its first weekend alone S$ 180 million around the world, with US$ 92 million in North America alone.
Topping the list of the best box office opening for cruise, is “The Mummy,” which in 2017 made $172 million in its first weekend. It is worth remembering that this amount includes premieres in Russia and China, important markets where “Top Gun 2” is yet to be shown.
In North America, the record belongs to “War of the Worlds”, released in 2005, totaling US$ 64 million in the same period of time. Just a curiosity for fans of the Hollywood star: cruise has a reputation for films that stay longer in theaters, rather than making big money on their debut.
Another important mark of “Top Gun: Maverick” is the number of theaters in which it will be shown. The film will play in 4,727 theaters across North America, making it the most expansive release in the region’s history, surpassing “The Lion King” (2019), which played in 4,725 theaters on its opening night.
In “Top Gun: Maverick”, Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is responsible for mentoring the new group of professionals trained by Top Gun, which is getting smaller every day because drones have become so popular and economical in recent years. So, in order to attempt a near-suicide mission with the enemy, he will need to teach pilots how to be impeccable in their performance, but problems from the past increasingly surround him, making it difficult to maintain complete success without losing his true essence.
For those who remember the first feature, released in 1986, the fighter pilot was on the verge of leaving the fighter class after not following the required standards, but after a twist he managed to graduate with the other colleagues and become an instructor. . In the new journey, he will leave his career in the US Navy to return to Top Gun, and beyond that, to the city where much of his history is present.
The list also has Miles Teller (“The Offer”), Glen Powell (“Stars Beyond Time”), Jennifer Connelly (“Tomorrow Express”), Jon Hamm (“On the Run”), Ed Harris (“The Lost Daughter”) and Lewis Pullman (“The Strangers: Prey at Night”). Val Kilmer also returns to Part 2 reprising Ice Man.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, “Top Gun: Maverick” hits theaters nationwide this Thursday, May 26.
Source: cinebuzz
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