Cruise and Hathaway Set for 2028 'Days of Thunder' Follow-Up
Tom Cruise revealed on Saturday that Anne Hathaway will co-star in the upcoming 'Days of Thunder' sequel. Paramount has scheduled the film's release for June 2, 2028, according to Variety. The announcement was made via a photo shared by Cruise.
The sequel to the 1990 NASCAR drama marks a significant return to the motorsport genre for Cruise, who starred in the original film. Paramount has locked in a June 2, 2028 theatrical release, with the announcement delivered through a social media photo shared by the actor himself. Variety's Matt Donnelly first reported the studio's scheduling decision.
Hathaway's casting adds a major award-winning presence to the project, pairing her with Cruise for the first time. The original film centered on a rookie stock car driver's rivalry and romance, and this follow-up arrives nearly four decades later. Bleacher Report's coverage notes the film falls under its motorsports/NASCAR section, tying the production to real-world racing culture.
This sequel could reignite mainstream interest in motorsport cinema, potentially drawing new fans to NASCAR and racing culture. The pairing of two A-list stars may generate significant box office attention, which could benefit theaters and the broader entertainment industry. It may also prompt studios to revisit other sports-themed properties, though audience reception remains uncertain given the long gap since the original.