During Paramount Pictures' 2026 CinemaCon presentation, the studio and distributor announced a sequel to Top Gun: Maverick is now in development, where star Tom Cruise will reunite with longtime franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Top Gun: Maverick was a huge success and became one of the most beloved movies of the decade, so it's not surprising that everyone wants to attempt a third installment. Now that we know we're getting Top Gun 3, it's time for the franchise to take "a ride into the danger zone" and try something that's never been done before — Top Gun 3 needs a proper, genuine villain.