I’m Worried: Top Gun 3’s New Update Could Ruin the Magic of Maverick!

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In a surprising twist for fans, the forthcoming film “Top Gun 3,” helmed by Joseph Kosinski, seems to be a contrast in one significant aspect compared to its predecessor “Top Gun: Maverick” (released in 2022). The shift is slightly disconcerting. Unlike its predecessor, which saw Tom Cruise reprising his iconic role as test pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and training a new generation of Top Gun pilots for a perilous mission, the sequel appears to take a different direction. The original 1986 classic laid the foundation for this franchise, which became a blockbuster sensation, earning nearly $1.5 billion at the box office and garnering six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Since “Top Gun: Maverick” turned out to be a blockbuster hit, another sequel had appeared to be on the cards. However, over the ensuing years, Cruise has been occupied with what are rumored to be his last two “Mission: Impossible” films, titled “Dead Reckoning” and “The Final Reckoning.” The announcement for “Top Gun 3” wasn’t made until January 2024, along with the news that Cruise will reprise his role alongside Miles Teller as Rooster and Glen Powell as Hangman. Although it didn’t seem like the sequel was being hurried, a recent development has caused some apprehension.

Figuring Out Top Gun 3’s Story “Wasn’t Hard” According To Christopher McQuarrie

The Co-Writer Revealed In a Recent Interview

As a passionate film enthusiast, I was thrilled to hear that Christopher McQuarrie, one of the writers behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” recently revealed some updates about the potential third installment of this iconic franchise during an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz. What’s exciting is that McQuarrie shared that the storyline for “Top Gun 3” has already been conceptualized, and surprisingly, it flowed more easily than he initially anticipated. During a brainstorming session with his fellow writer Ehren Kruger, an idea was pitched that resonated immediately. Although the fundamental structure is in place, it appears that the script isn’t quite complete yet.

As a devoted cinephile, I wholeheartedly agree with McQuarrie’s sentiments. The true hurdle isn’t crafting the narrative, but rather breathing life into it with profound emotional depth and an intuitive grasp of what will strike a chord or fall flat. For me, it’s all about the emotional impact – that’s what truly matters, not the action sequences, intensity, grandeur, or technical intricacies.

The outcome was a foregone conclusion for me. Indeed, I was well-aware of its nature. Surprisingly, it wasn’t as challenging as I initially anticipated. When I entered the room and asked, “Alright, what’s the plan?” Ehren Kruger presented an idea, to which I responded with a nod, and we had a brief discussion about it. The structure is already set up. In essence, it wasn’t difficult to solve. Similarly, none of these situations require much effort to resolve.

As you begin to put your ideas into action and delve deeper into analysis, you might find yourself pondering why certain movies are structured as they are. It’s not about the action sequences, nor the grandeur or intensity of these actions, nor the intricate plot engineering – it boils down to the emotional impact.

Top Gun: Maverick Took So Long Because The Franchise Waited For The Perfect Story

It Came 36 Years After The Original Movie

According to McQuarrie, the plot for Top Gun 3 was developed swiftly, but Maverick took over three decades to materialize because they wanted the ideal story. Despite the original film being a box office sensation and the highest-earning movie of 1986, Cruise declined making a sequel for many years. It wasn’t until 2010 that a sequel started development, although after the death of original director Tony Scott in 2012, the project’s future became questionable.

Over the ensuing years, I held off on agreeing to another Top Gun sequel out of respect for Tony Scott, that is, until we found the ideal narrative. Penned by Christopher McQuarrie, Justin Kruger, and a host of other talented scriptwriters, this elusive story was worth the wait. The result? Top Gun: Maverick, a film that not only dazzled audiences with its aerial spectacle but also struck an emotional chord through the relationship between Maverick and Rooster.

This compelling tale even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, a testament to the power of action films when they’re done right.

Top Gun 3’s Story Being Easy To Crack Is Slightly Concerning

It’s The Opposite Of Top Gun: Maverick

It’s slightly worrying how swiftly the plot for Top Gun 3 has come together, considering the extensive time Top Gun: Maverick spent in development due to everyone involved seeking the ideal concept. The prolonged development of Maverick ensured that every scene held emotional depth and thematic significance. If Top Gun 3 is based on the first idea that struck right, there’s a risk it might appear too similar, too predictable, or too formulaic.

As a passionate film lover, I’ve always got my fingers crossed for a compelling narrative in any sequel, but sometimes an immediate confidence can raise eyebrows during the development process of a follow-up like ‘Top Gun 3’. It’s not about speed, it’s about the story itself – are they delving into what should unfold next or just exploring possibilities? Given Christopher McQuarrie’s exceptional portfolio, from his work on ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ to the ‘Mission: Impossible’ series and other Tom Cruise films, there’s a solid basis for trusting his intuition when it comes to shaping the storyline of this anticipated sequel.

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2025-05-30 17:38