Get ready for a high-octane return to the racetrack! Anne Hathaway is officially set to co-star with Tom Cruise in the highly anticipated sequel to the 1990 film ‘Days of Thunder’. This dynamic pairing is slated to hit theaters on June 2, 2028, courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
The exciting news was delivered directly by Tom Cruise on August 29, 2026. Taking to his social media accounts, Cruise shared a video featuring himself alongside Hathaway in Daytona, confirming both her casting and the long-awaited follow-up to his iconic racing drama.
Fans will see Cruise reprise his memorable role as the daring NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Joining him, Hathaway steps into a significant new character: a NASCAR team owner and engineer, promising a fresh dynamic to the racing world. Behind the scenes, Jonathan Levine will take the directorial reins, working from a script penned by Will Staples. The sequel also sees the return of a familiar name from the original: Jerry Bruckheimer, who will produce alongside Tommy Harper and Tom Cruise himself.
The film is gearing up for a major theatrical release on June 2, 2028. Paramount Pictures plans to immerse audiences in the action, with the sequel specifically shot for IMAX. Moviegoers can also experience the adrenaline in premium large formats, including Dolby Cinema and 4DX, promising a truly spectacular cinematic event.
This marks a significant first for Hollywood, as it will be the debut on-screen collaboration between Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway. The original ‘Days of Thunder’, which captivated audiences in 1990, was directed by the late Tony Scott, setting the stage for this new chapter decades later.